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NEWS ABOUT: blackface

blackface stories: 4 news summaries

 French Vogue 
 'Black Face' 
 Sparks Row 

October edition triggers debate on racism

Oct 14, 09 2:35 AM CDT
(Newser) - A Dutch model painted black from face to toe in French Vogue has triggered angry charges of racism. The photos of model Lara Stone, taken by US photographer Steven Klein, are part of the magazine's October issue honoring models and photo shoots through history. What French Vogue and the photographer... More »

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fashion • racism • model • Vogue • black • photographers • blackface • French Vogue • Lara Stone • Steven Klein

Jackson 5 Skit Sparks Outrage—It's in Blackface

Guest judge Harry Connick Jr. calls out Australian TV performers

Oct 8, 09 12:16 PM CDT
(Newser) - A popular Australian TV variety program is under fire internationally for a skit that depicted Michael Jackson in whiteface and the rest of the Jackson 5 in blackface. Guest judge Harry Connick Jr., was shocked. “We’ve spent so much time trying to not make black people look like... More »

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Australia • racism • TV shows • Michael Jackson • Jackson Five • blackface • television program • Harry Connick Jr. • variety show

 Turk Broadcaster 
 Reports on Obama 
 in Blackface 

Apparently he meant it in a good way

Apr 8, 09 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 hospitality. ... We will do whatever... More »

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Barack Obama • Turkey • race • race relations • blackface • President Obama

Immigration Chief Covered Up Racist Pics, Dems Say

Myers report highlights worries about diversity

Apr 9, 08 2:20 PM CDT
(Newser) - The head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement tried to hide pictures of her giving an award to an employee in a racially insensitive Halloween costume, House Democrats say. Julie Myers was photographed smiling and standing next to an employee in prison garb and wearing blackface, whom she awarded the night's... More »

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racism • Department of Homeland Security • Immigration and Customs Enforcement • cronyism • Julie Myers • blackface

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