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Turk Broadcaster Reports on Obama in Blackface

Apparently he meant it in a good way

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 8, 2009 12:46 PM CDT

(Newser) – A Turkish newscaster delivered his report on President Obama’s trip to Turkey in blackface, the Huffington Post reports, in what was apparently supposed to be a strange tribute. Roughly translated, the anchor is saying, “Welcome, Mr Obama. You took our hearts with your...   Read full story »

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