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Witches' Brew: Follow Up: French Vogue Does Blackface

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Follow Up: French Vogue Does Blackface


CNN has jumped on the "WTF blackface?" bandwagon.  We told you about the images from French Vogue that featured a white model in blackface.  Now, word is the editor of French Vogue and the American-born photographer had no idea the images were offensive.  *crickets chirping*

Here's CNN's take on the controversy...


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At Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 5:06:00 PM EDT , Blogger Melissa.Danielle said...

The Dutch are no strangers to this. Ever been to The Netherlands during St. Nicholas holiday celebrations? St. Nicholas goes around the city with his helper, "Black Piete" - Dutch folk in blackface and acting like unmannerly children.

 

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