Growing up black in the South, I understood a few things: Watermelon was meant to be eaten with salt; fish was eaten every Friday night; and race was not discussed, especially not in public. Well, at least that was how it went in my house. As a child, I was very interested in history, particularly […]

Blackface, despite all its negative connotation and proven degradation, has appeared on the pages of Numero magazine’s latest issue. But this isn’t the first time. Blackface has become the latest (and most disturbing) of all fashion editorial trends. If it meant never having to see it again, we’d willingly put our better judgment aside and […]

VIA URBAN DAILY This whole “Blackface as fashion” thing has gone incredibly too far. Check out who’s the latest to paint their face black! Claudia Schiffer The question is will blackface become the new n-word? Will its use be considered a sign of appreciation rather than insult?

When will people get the message? Blackface is not funny. Read the full story here. <!--more-->