#theblackballot Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam blackface scandal resurfaces in Virginia gubernatorial campaign

Virginia Blackface Scandal Resurfaces In Governor Race

The nearly 3-year-old blackface scandal surrounding Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has resurfaced as the state's Democratic and Republican gubernatorial nominees…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
10.25.21
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School Staffer Wears Blackface To Protest Vaccine Mandate

Teachers and other school staff in Oregon must be vaccinated by Oct. 18. But a special education staffer at an…
by Anoa Changa
10.04.21
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VA Governor Who Once Wore Blackface Endorses McAuliffe

Despite being exposed for wearing Blackface in an old photo back in 2019, Northam’s support was highly sought after. He…
by Anoa Changa
09.30.21
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Blackface European Tradition On Its Last Legs

Dutch attitudes toward Black Pete are changing.
by NewsOne Staff
10.04.21
Community In The Hague Continues Sinterklaas And 'Zwarte Piet' Tradition

Netherland Holds Racist Black Pete Festival Despite Protests

Every Dec. 5, people across the Netherlands paint their faces black and don afro wigs to celebrate the arrival of…
by Ayanna Thompson and Coen Heijes
10.04.21
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Mom Claims She's Targeted By 'Racially Motivated' Hatred

Long Island protesters rally behind her.
by Royce Dunmore
10.01.21
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Jimmy Kimmel's Blackface And N-Word History Resurface

The comedian is called out by social media.
by Royce Dunmore
10.01.21
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Racists Zoombomb Black College Students' Virtual Event

An annual tradition for Black students at the University of South Carolina was zoombombed with a deluge of "images, videos…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
10.09.21
"Die Fantastische Reise Des Dr. Dolittle" Press Conference In Berlin

Robert Downey Jr. Defends 'Tropic Thunder' Blackface Role

Almost ten years later, he reflects on the character in a different climate.
by Adrian Moore
10.07.21
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Justin Fairfax To Run For Governor Of Virginia

After being embroiled in ugly accusations over the last year surrounding a sex scandal, Virginia's Lieutenant Gov. Justin Fairfax has…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.31.20
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Russian Ballerina To Misty Copeland: Blackface Is 'Normal'

The U.S. dancer stirs the pot in a problematic ballet world.
by Adrian Moore
03.31.20
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Teen Defends Blackface Post With N-Word Hashtag

The Oregon teen also claims an adult made her get in blackface.
by Parker Riley
03.30.20
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WWE Blames Black Wrestler For ‘Blackface’ T-Shirt

Jordan Myles, a Black professional wrestler, has called out the WWF for what he suggested is racist imagery on a…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
03.30.20
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Republican Running For Sheriff Admits To Wearing Blackface

Craig Stivender has admitted to wearing blackface before he got exposed like everyone else.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
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Justin Trudeau Bombs When Being Grilled About Blackface

The people of Canada have not forgotten Justin Trudeau's blackface scandal.
by NewsOne Staff
12.03.20
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Justin Trudeau’s Prompts Trolls To Cry 'White Face'

The trolls are out.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
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White Student In Viral Blackface Photo Attacks People…

Leana Kaplan issued a so-called apology dripping with her white privilege while Colorado Student University still refuses to punish the…
by NewsOne Staff
04.29.21
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University Defends White Students' Blackface Photo

Disgusting.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Endgame" Cast Place Their Hand Prints In Cement At TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX Forecourt

ScarJo Whitesplains 'Any' Role Comments After Backlash

Actress Scarlett Johnansson came under fire for comments she made during a recent interview with As If Magazine about being…
by Megan Sims
03.29.20
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Convict Wears Blackface As He's Sentenced To Life

Mark Char, a violent convicted attempted murderer, appeared at his sentencing donning blackface.
by Megan Sims
03.29.20