On AlterNet: blackface

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "blackface"

John Galliano: Just One of Many Problems In the Fashion Industry

Anupa Mistry, AlterNet. March 7, 2011.

Dior fired its celebrated head designer for making anti-Semitic statements. But don't expect a renaissance in the racially tense world of high fashion.

Homeland Security Employee Wore "Blackface" Costume At Work All Day

Lindsay Beyerstein, Majikthise. November 10, 2007.

Lindsay Beyerstein: Assistant Secretary Julie Myers infamously awarded the costume a "most original" prize.

Blackface Makes An Unwelcome Comeback On Halloween

Thanu Yakupitiyage, ColorLines. November 8, 2007.

Thanu Yakupitiyage: Even an employee of Homeland Security has gotten into the act.

Chertoff Defends Crony Subordinate Who Endorsed Racist Halloween Costume

Amanda Terkel, ThinkProgress. November 7, 2007.

Amanda Terkel: Homeland Security has destroyed at least one photo of Myers with an employee in blackface and has refused to let CNN see other pictures from the party.

Immigration Director Hosts Party With Guest In Blackface

Paddy, Brave New Films. November 6, 2007.

Paddy: Julie Myers is another of Bush's crony appointments who has NO qualifications for the job, at all.

White Louisiana Students Re-enact Jena Six Incident in Blackface

Pam Spaulding, October 4, 2007.

Pam Spaulding: This is all the evidence one needs to confirm that an honest discussion about the third rail topic of race is sorely needed.

German Ad Campaign Uses White Children in Blackface to Portray "Uneducated Africans"

Malena Amusa, August 7, 2007.

Malena Amusa: This is an actual ad-campaign by UNICEF Germany!