Brownface

• David Ayer accused of ‘brownfacing’ after casting Shia LaBeouf in upcoming crime film

  Director David Ayer defended the casting decision, saying: 'Shia is playing something very specific. Not brownface.'

  Entertainment

  Jul 7, 2020
  
• Why some say it’s time to challenge ‘toxic,’ partisan conversation on Trudeau’s blackface scandal

  The conversation presents an opportunity to shift the cameras away from those wanting to earn political points and on to those trying to raise the profile of advocates, said Aditya Rao.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2019
  
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• Trudeau brownface controversy captures U.S. attention; 65% aware of scandal: Ipsos poll

  American opinions on the issue are fairly similar to what Canadians believe, according to a new poll.

  Politics

  Sep 27, 2019
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• Who will educate people about systemic racism? 

  Any form of systemic racism that prevents some people from fully participating in society undermines our country’s overall progress, Amira Elghawaby says.

  Commentary

  Sep 27, 2019
• Scott Thompson: Would the reaction be different if it was Andrew Scheer in blackface?

  Scott Thompson says he accepts Justin Trudeau's apology. 'However, I am having a hard time understanding how he could not have known this was wrong.'

  Commentary

  Sep 26, 2019
• Singh speaks with Trudeau about brownface, says he won’t be used to ‘exonerate’ Liberal leader

  "I didn't want to be used as a checklist of steps taken to exonerate himself from the situation," said Singh.

  Politics

  Sep 25, 2019
• Trudeau sits down in first interview since his brownface scandal. Here’s exactly what he said

  Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau faced questions on the subject of his blackface controversy, as well as a range of issues that included his plans to address healthcare, climate change and the country’s affordability gap.

  Politics

  Sep 25, 2019
• The silver lining of the Liberals’ convenient embrace of political forgiveness

  The Justin Trudeau blackface and brownface controversy has caused a sudden reversal in the Liberal party's views on candidate missteps, Rob Breakenridge says.

  Commentary

  Sep 21, 2019
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• Roy Green: The question Justin Trudeau must be asked

  Roy Green has one question for Justin Trudeau that is 'screaming for an answer.'

  Sep 20, 2019
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• Trump ‘surprised’ by photos, video of Trudeau in brownface, blackface

  "I was hoping I wouldn't be asked that question," Trump told reporters on Friday. "I'm surprised, I was more surprised when I saw the number of times."

  Politics

  Sep 20, 2019