Teens get reprimanded for their racist outfits

Yes, racism is bad, however, deflecting to another post to say that

“See it happens too!”

Doesn’t negate the fact that this is also bad.

And please hold some grace and try to understand that this kind of display has been going on for many years.

The minimizing and caricatures of the black community and depicting them as compliant and happy being in servitude, and seen as criminals is deeply ingrained.

As early as the 1830s there were minstrel black face performers where white men made money off of tap dancing, dressing in blackface and portrayed black men as being silly, ignorant, and also happy to be in servitude.

It’s not necessary to paint your face, your arms, and your hands black to dress in a Halloween costume.

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