Racism and fashion: Why top brands keep producing products that prompt backlash
Experts say many of these fashion companies live in a sort of bubble and lack the diversity in their staff that could vet their fashions. Continue reading
Blackface
Katy Perry’s ‘blackface’ shoes spark backlash, designs pulled from stores
The pop star said she didn’t mean to offend anyone. Continue reading
One-third of Americans are OK with blackface on Halloween: Pew survey
Virginia politicians are under fire for blackface, but a new survey shows 34 per cent of Americans think blackface is ‘always or sometimes’ OK at Halloween. Continue reading
Blackface was culturally rampant in 1980s, the era 2 Virginia politicians wore it
Such racial insensitivities ran rampant in popular culture during the 1980s, before multiculturalism changed America’s racial sensibilities. Continue reading
‘I’m not going anywhere’: Virginia Gov. resists calls to step down over racist photo
The Democratic governor told Gayle King on CBS’ ‘Face the Nation’ that, “Yes, I have thought about resigning.” But he said he’s in a position to lead and that “Virginia needs someone that can heal.” Continue reading
Embattled Virginia politicians defy calls to step down
The tumult in Virginia began late last week, with the discovery of the photo on Gov. Ralph Northam’s yearbook profile page that showed someone in blackface standing beside another person in a Ku Klux Klan hood and robe. Continue reading
Canadian comedian Mark Rowswell admits to wearing blackface in high school
Rowswell detailed how he had worn blackface when he was in high school in 1984 as part of a costume that had him play a member of the band The Temptations. Continue reading
2nd woman accuses Virginia lieutenant governor of sexual assault
The new accusation further clouds the fate of Virginia’s government, as Justin Fairfax would take over if Gov. Ralph Northam were to resign over a racist photo that surfaced last week. Continue reading
Blackface explained: Racist tradition’s roots run deep in the U.S.
Critics have publicly condemned “blackface” for decades, saying it dehumanizes blacks by introducing and reinforcing racial stereotypes. Continue reading
Sex, blackface and a lottery: What’s going on in Virginia politics?
Virginia’s top three elected officials are being urged to resign over two separate “blackface” scandals and a sexual assault allegation. Continue reading