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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Photo editing app Gradient is under fire for a new feature that lets people alter their ethnicity in images, with many slamming it for promoting digital “blackface.” The feature, called AI Face, supposedly allows users to “find out how you would look if you were born on a different continent,” according to Gradient’s website. The feature was promoted on Wednesday …
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