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Originally posted by WhirlwindTNX
You know, someone could have said this already, but I don't feel like reading all 20+ pages....I have a life  . Anyway, did anyone even think that maybe some people don't know what Blackface is? I'm taking a class right now, African Americans in Mass Media, and there are many people (Whites and Blacks) that don't know about the racism behind it. I knew some, but the information I found out was mind blowing. So, if you are interested in educating yourself try reading "African American Viewers and the Black Situation Comedy: Situating Racial Humor." It talks about the racism in Blackface and where those images come up in our current media.
Just my view on things.
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Theta Nu, Soror! I actually posted some information on blackface for GCers, but you are absolutely correct that many people in the U.S. don't know the history. BUT, I would think that a fraternity that has had problems already with "race related" incidents (two of which have been posted in this thread) would be more careful about the way their brothers were representing.