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April 29, 2013 at 9:49am

By BYP

Topics: blackface, college, media. hip hop, Minstrel Shows, racism

UC Irvine Frat Sparks Outrage with Blackface Video: “He was trying to be Jay-Z…”

You know what never goes out of style on college campuses? Kegs? Yes. But also: blackface. Last week, news broke that members of the UC Irvine outfit of Lambda Theta Dlta corked it up for a music video. Here we go again. Why is blackface such an enduring form of racism?

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November 29, 2012 at 10:42am

By BYP

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Topics: blackface, education, Ignorance, racism, social media, White Privilege

Two U. of Minnesota Students Spark Outrage With Wildly Racist Rant in Blackface

A racist video made by two University of Minnesota Duluth students has sparked outrage. The two young women wear black face and engage in a wildly racist rant. Will white people ever stop filming/photoing themselves in blackface? Should these girls face expulsion?

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October 30, 2012 at 11:01am

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Topics: Anti-Black Racist Structures, blackface, education, racism, White Privilege, White supremacy

HERE WE GO AGAIN: Photo of University of Florida Frat Boys Wearing Blackface Ignites Controversy

A photo of University of Florida frat boys attending a Halloween party in blackface has sparked controversy and intense debate online. Unsurprisingly, opinions varied on the appropriateness of white people wearing blackface. Because in 2012, this is somehow still up for debate.

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Today in Post-Race History: A Halloween Checklist

I’d like to momentarily interrupt my stellar rants about election season (/sarcasm) to briefly address white folks. I understand that this is not my typical style nor is this a venue where I might expect to attract white folks who need to read the forthcoming message, but hey, election fatigue is election fatigue. Halloween is [...]

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October 18, 2012 at 9:30am

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Topics: blackface, chris brown, Domestic Violence, race, racism, Rihanna, tolerance, White Privilege

Waverly High School: Why White Students Parodying Domestic Violence in Blackface is Problematic

t’s a shame that Waverly’s community and parents are adamant about defending their complicity in perpetuating racial stereotypes and condoning violence against women. One can only hope that this is Waverly High School’s most teachable moment… for those open to receiving it.

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October 17, 2012 at 1:41pm

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Topics: blackface, celebrities, Domestic Violence, education, Media, racism, White Privilege

White Students Wear Blackface; Reenact Chris Brown-Rihanna Fight During Pep Rally

Waverly High School in upstate New York is under fire after reports that a group of white students donned blackface and reenacted Chris Brown’s assault on Rihanna.

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