Overview
order to answer this discussion, you need to read an article and watch a video. You will not be able to see your classmates' postings until you make your original post.
Link: https://www.history.com/articles/blackface-history-racism-origins
Video: https://youtu.be/jBqoH-qx-os
1. What is the history of Blackface and what is the connection to Jim Crow?
2. Why is Blackface considered to be offensive?
3. How has Blackface evolved over time (modern-day examples)?
4. In the Netherlands, there is still a celebration that includes a Blackface character. In the video, one of the interviewes mentioned people, "not wanting to mess with their memories". What did you interpret this to mean?