A French TV show, Sept a Huit (Seven to Eight) has been called out for racism after dressing up an intended rape victim in blackface […]
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Barnes & Noble ‘Blackface’ Black History Month Slammed
Major bookseller Barnes & Noble canceled a Black History Month initiative at its flagship Fifth Avenue store in New York City after public backlash. What […]
Ralph Lauren apologizes for using black fraternity symbol
Ralph Lauren issued a public apology for their use of black fraternity symbols on chino pants; the pants retailed for 299.99 euros (estimated $334 U.S. […]
Kim Kardashian West Slammed For ‘Blackface’ Appearance In Magazine
When Kim Kardashian shared photos of her cover of 7Hollywood magazine, she was slammed with accusations of blackface. What We Know: Multiple photos were shared, […]
Teacher Suspended for Dressing Up as Common in Blackface
Halloween became offensive this year after a high school teacher dressed up as Common while proudly wearing blackface. What We Know: A California teacher at […]
Justin Trudeau Wins Re-Election In Canada
After a recent endorsement by Barack Obama, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won his re-election. What We Know: His Liberal Party held on to around […]
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Under Fire for Racist Costumes Worn in the Past including Blackface
Several photos and video footage of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wearing blackface have rocked his reelection campaign. What We Know: Time first reported the […]
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Apologizes After 1967 Audio Describing Her Blackface Emerges
Alabama Republican Governor Kay Ivey issued an apology last week for participating in a skit in the 1960s while she was in college that involved […]
Sarah Silverman Says She Lost Role Because of Old Blackface Comedy Sketch
Sarah Silverman said she had a movie role taken away from her because of a sketch she did in blackface in 2007. What We Know: […]
Hawaii man shows up in blackface to protest conviction
A Hawaii man wore blackface inside a courtroom to protest his conviction. What We Know: Mark Char, arrived in First Circuit Court in Honolulu on […]