Southern California high school students faced consequences for blackface social media post
Four high school girls in California are facing backlash for sharing a meme that shows them in blackface within an African-American studies classroom. The unidentified students, from San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara, altered their skin tone to appear darker in the photo. The image replicates an AI-created illustration of four young Black boys […]
Target removes Halloween costume labeled as ‘offensive’ for resembling Blackface: ‘We sincerely apologize’
Target Faces Backlash Over Halloween Costume Target has issued an apology regarding a Halloween costume of a circus clown that many criticized for resembling Blackface and the minstrel shows of the 19th century, following a wave of outrage on social media. The costume, labeled as the “Kids’ Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume,” was […]
Target apologizes for Halloween clown costume that critics associated with Blackface
Target Apologizes for Controversial Halloween Costume Target has issued an apology regarding a Halloween costume that drew criticism for allegedly resembling Blackface and harking back to 19th-century minstrel performances. This came after a wave of backlash on social media. The costume, marketed as the “Kids’ Glows Under Blacklight Circus Clown Halloween Costume,” was sold under […]
Mickey Mouse symbolizes ‘blackface’: Trump reveals the decay at the American history museum
Trump’s Executive Order on American History President Trump has expressed frustration with how the federal government treats American exceptionalism. On March 27, 2025, he signed an Executive Order titled “Restore Truth and Sanity to American History.” According to Trump, “In the last ten years, we’ve seen a significant push to distort our history, replacing true […]
Spencer Pratt responds to Jimmy Kimmel by bringing up a blackface photo.
Jimmy Kimmel and Spencer Pratt Square Off in Mayoral Race Banter On Wednesday night, talk show host Jimmy Kimmel took a jab at Los Angeles mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt during his show. In response, Pratt, who has gained attention as a candidate, brought up one of Kimmel’s past controversies. Pratt, 42, is in the race […]
Ted Danson still regrets his blackface performance at Whoopi’s roast — 30 years later
Once something becomes permanently altered, like turning black, there’s no going back. But for Ted Danson, particularly when it comes to blackface, it seems he has to keep revisiting it endlessly. Kimmel’s take on tradition was notably spirited. The comedian even went so far as to wear full makeup to impersonate NBA player Karl Malone […]
Ted Danson speaks about his 1993 blackface act during a roast of Whoopi Goldberg
Ted Danson Reflects on Past Blackface Incident Ted Danson expressed this week that he feels “forever apologetic” for an instance where he wore blackface during a 1993 roast aimed at his ex-girlfriend Whoopi Goldberg. In a conversation with W. Kamau Bell on a podcast, Danson stated, “I would like to address this and apologize forever.” […]
Ted Danson expresses regret for 1993 blackface incident during Whoopi Goldberg’s roast.
Ted Danson’s Apology for Blackface Performance Actor Ted Danson has expressed regret for his blackface performance during a roast of his then-girlfriend Whoopi Goldberg back in 1993. Danson shared his thoughts on W. Kamau Bell’s podcast, saying he felt a responsibility to “protect” Goldberg over the years. He reflected on the situation, stating, “Probably the […]
Video: Brazilian politician mocks socialism by using blackface: ‘Am I black now?’
A Brazilian state lawmaker recently stirred controversy by applying blackface during governmental proceedings to express dissent against another federal official. State Rep. Fabiana Bolsonaro, representing the São Paulo State Legislative Assembly, shocked attendees on Wednesday by not only painting her face but also her arms brown. There are reports suggesting that other lawmakers are now […]
Republicans are using Nicki Minaj as a ‘House Pet’ to give a ‘Blackface’ appearance to MAGA
Left-wing podcaster Joy Reid recently criticized the Republican Party, suggesting they’ve turned rapper Nicki Minaj into a “house pet” to lend them some “cultural cool.” She claimed this reflects an expectation for Black individuals to align with leftist ideals, or else risk being seen as servile figures. “There’s a reason the other side is offended […]