Why does the racist legacy of blackface endure?
Practice of darkening skin to portray people of other races is rooted in racism.
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The latest controversy over the racist practice of blackface involves Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who last week apologised for instances in his past where he darkened his skin to portray people of another race. Photos republished by Time magazine show Trudeau dressed as Aladdin at an Arabian Nights-themed party in 2001 and as a black person singing "Day O" at a high school talent show. The controversy has reignited conversations about racism and white privilege.
Blackface, though, isn't just an embarrassing episode of the past. It continues to appear in popular culture, media and advertising around the ...