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I Saw People In Blackface At The Grocery Store. When I Found Out Why, I Was Even More Disturbed.

In 2004, I followed my boyfriend Frank from North Carolina, where we’d met, to the Netherlands, where he was born and raised. When that didn’t inspire reflection, they created Kick Out Zwarte Piet, an organization that coordinated protests with signs reading “Zwarte Piet kan niet,” an expression roughly translating to “Black Pete is not allowable.” In 2013, then-Dutch Prime Minister …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Alt-right broadcaster criticized again for featuring blackface Zwarte Piet characters

NL Times

The Dutch Public Broadcasting Foundation has again reprimanded broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland for violating its Sinterklaas programming policy by featuring blackface characters during a live broadcast. The incident occurred Thursday during an episode of Ongehoord Nieuws, where several studio guests were dressed as Zwarte Piet, a traditional but controversial Sinterklaas character depicted in blackface. Since 2019, the NPO has adhered to …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Singapore-based company apologises after blackface controversy at corporate event sparks backlash

The Independent

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1 month ago

Kick Out Zwarte Piet cancels demos as councils go "inclusive"

Dutch News

Campaign group Kick Out Zwarte Piet is calling a halt to its demonstrations at Sinterklaas parades this year, after reaching an agreement with almost 30 local councils on making changes to their plans. In total, 28 local councils have now agreed “to move to an inclusive Sinterklaas parade,” the organisation said, after contacting towns and villages which still had blackface …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Shock over woman with 'blackface' make up and cotton stuck to her at German carnival

Daily Mail

A woman attending the German carnival has caused controversy by appearing at the opening of the celebrations seemingly dressed in 'blackface' make up. The female was snapped with her face covered in black paint, expect for two white circles painted around her eyes and red lips. The female was pictured with her face covered in black paint, expect for two …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Starmer: MP should not have shared post saying Badenoch represents ‘white supremacy in blackface’

The Telegraph

Sir Keir Starmer has slapped down a Labour MP who shared a post that accused Kemi Badenoch of representing “white supremacy in blackface”. It came as senior Labour MPs raised concerns about the lack of diversity within Downing Street following Ms Badenoch’s election as the Conservative Party leader. Ms Butler had shared a social media post by Nels Abbey, a …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

MAGA congressman seen in photo wearing blackface as part of Michael Jackson Halloween costume

The Independent

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Heather Knight focused on T20 World Cup after reprimand over blackface photo

The Independent

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

'I do apologize': GOP congressman says blackface photos were to 'pay homage' to pop star

Raw Story

A Republican congressman who was once kicked out of Michael Jackson’s molestation trial said Thursday night that his desire to “pay homage” to the pop star inspired him to don blackface for a Halloween party during his college days. It was really an effort to pay homage to somebody who was a musical idol for me.” The comments came hours …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

'Sincerest form of flattery': Republican gives excuse after photos show him in blackface

Raw Story

Photos obtained by The New York Times show Rep. Mike Lawler sporting a Michael Jackson costume wearing blackface as part of a Halloween costume in 2006. They show him wearing a black shirt and a red jacket, with him striking a signature Jackson dance pose in another, the publication reported Thursday. The report noted that “his face has also been …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Photos show Rep. Mike Lawler of New York in blackface at college Halloween party in 2006

LA Times

Rep. Mike Lawler is locked in a competitive reelection fight for his seat representing a Hudson Valley district. U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler said he was sorry Thursday after the New York Times obtained photos of him wearing blackface about two decades ago at a college Halloween costume party where he dressed as Michael Jackson. The images emerged as Lawler, a …

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3 months ago

England captain Heather Knight charged for historic blackface social media post

The Independent

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Two expelled Bay Area high school students awarded $1 million in ‘blackface’ lawsuit

LA Times

Saint Francis High School in Mountain View, Calif. A jury sided with two students who were expelled from the school in 2020 over photos of them wearing acne masks. Two former students of a Mountain View high school were awarded $1 million and tuition reimbursement after they were expelled for wearing acne face masks, which were interpreted as “blackface,” and …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

David Harewood clarifies comments after saying white actors should be able to ‘Black up’ for roles

The Independent

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8 months ago

David Harewood says white actors should be able to play Othello in Blackface

The Independent

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Billy Dee Williams approves actors using blackface for work: ‘Why not? You should do it’

LA Times

‘Star Wars’ actor Billy Dee Williams encouraged actors to “do anything you want to do” for their craft. Billy Dee Williams gave fellow actors the green light to “do anything you want to do” for their work — including using blackface. An hour into an episode of Bill Maher’s “Club Random” podcast, the 87-year-old star reflected on British actor Laurence …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Young Kansas City Chiefs fan accused of wearing blackface sues sports blog

Hindustan Times

Holden Armenta, a 9-year-old Kansas City Chiefs fan's family finally filed a lawsuit against Deadspin on Tuesday. Holden Armenta, 9-year-old Kansas City Chief fan accused of racism. This move addresses the derogatory article penned by writer Caron Phillips, which was headlined “The NFL needs to speak out against the Kansas City Chiefs fan in Black face, Native headdress.” Deadspin defamation …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Middle schooler accused of wearing blackface to football game backed by civil rights group

Raw Story

A middle school student in California was suspended after he was accused of wearing blackface to a football game, but a civil rights group is speaking out in his defense, The New York Post reported. “As the First Amendment protects J.A.’s non-disruptive expression of team spirit via a style commonly used by athletes and fans — notwithstanding your inaccurate description …

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1 year, 3 months ago

David Cross on Blackface, Elon Musk and fatherhood: ‘My daughter is spoilt and I resent her for being rich’

The Independent

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1 year, 4 months ago

David Harewood on Blackface, BBC Two, review: how was this grotesque act on TV until 1978?

The Telegraph

Explain The Black and White Minstrel Show to anyone under the age of 50 – anyone who didn’t grow up watching it on the BBC – and they will find it grotesque. Oliver Whitley, chief assistant to the director-general, wrote: “The best advice that could be given to coloured people by their friends would be, ‘On this issue, we can …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Colleen Ballinger responds to ‘Single Ladies’ controversy: That was not blackface, she says

LA Times

Colleen Ballinger denied allegations of performing in blackface and said she had green paint on her face from a performance as Elphaba from the musical “Wicked.” Beleaguered YouTuber Colleen Ballinger stood onstage in a black leotard, granny panties and smeared facepaint. After that number, she went right into ‘Single Ladies’.” The Times reviewed video provided by Brettler that shows Ballinger …

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1 year, 8 months ago

What is 'digital blackface'? Why is there so much outrage over it?

Firstpost

Critics have likened ‘digital blackface’ to minstrel shows – which have their origins in the 19th Century; some consider it the first uniquely American form of entertainment. According to CNN, ‘digital blackface’ is defined as “…a practice where White people co-opt online expressions of Black imagery, slang, catchphrases or culture to convey comic relief or express emotions.” The CNN article …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Former ‘Bachelor’ contestant Greer Blitzer apologizes for defending racist blackface

LA Times

Greer Blitzer, a contestant on the latest season of “The Bachelor,” gave a second apology for defending a former classmate who dressed in a racist blackface costume at a Halloween party. In the tweets, she dismissed the blackface costume as “dumb but not racist” and that “it wasn’t an intentional racist act.” Shortly after the season’s first episode aired in …

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2 years ago

250 people marched to support anti-racism activists attacked by blackface Zwarte Piet rioters

NL Times

Representatives from over 85 organizations held a solidarity demonstration in The Hague on Saturday for the activists of Kick Out Zwarte Piet who were attacked by rioters in Staphorst last week. About 250 people participated in the demonstration on Saturday, according to Platform Stop Racisme, one of the initiators.The march went from the Lange Vijverberg towards the Ministry of Justice …

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I Saw People In Blackface At The Grocery Store. When I Found Out Why, I Was Even More Disturbed.

Alt-right broadcaster criticized again for featuring blackface Zwarte Piet characters

Singapore-based company apologises after blackface controversy at corporate event sparks backlash

Kick Out Zwarte Piet cancels demos as councils go "inclusive"

Shock over woman with 'blackface' make up and cotton stuck to her at German carnival

Starmer: MP should not have shared post saying Badenoch represents ‘white supremacy in blackface’

MAGA congressman seen in photo wearing blackface as part of Michael Jackson Halloween costume

Heather Knight focused on T20 World Cup after reprimand over blackface photo

'I do apologize': GOP congressman says blackface photos were to 'pay homage' to pop star

'Sincerest form of flattery': Republican gives excuse after photos show him in blackface

Photos show Rep. Mike Lawler of New York in blackface at college Halloween party in 2006

England captain Heather Knight charged for historic blackface social media post

Two expelled Bay Area high school students awarded $1 million in ‘blackface’ lawsuit

David Harewood clarifies comments after saying white actors should be able to ‘Black up’ for roles

David Harewood says white actors should be able to play Othello in Blackface

Billy Dee Williams approves actors using blackface for work: ‘Why not? You should do it’

Young Kansas City Chiefs fan accused of wearing blackface sues sports blog

Middle schooler accused of wearing blackface to football game backed by civil rights group

David Cross on Blackface, Elon Musk and fatherhood: ‘My daughter is spoilt and I resent her for being rich’

David Harewood on Blackface, BBC Two, review: how was this grotesque act on TV until 1978?

Colleen Ballinger responds to ‘Single Ladies’ controversy: That was not blackface, she says

What is 'digital blackface'? Why is there so much outrage over it?

Former ‘Bachelor’ contestant Greer Blitzer apologizes for defending racist blackface

250 people marched to support anti-racism activists attacked by blackface Zwarte Piet rioters