For some, the traditions of minstrelsy and blackface in the United States may seem like a thing of the past, but music with racist roots continues to permeate the canon. This session will address the history of minstrelsy and how its influence lingers to this day. Session attendees will walk away with guidelines for determining if a piece’s origins are problematic, tools for working through discomfort, and how to talk with your students about the tradition of blackface in music performance.