Blackface

England cricket's racism problem rears with Alex Hales blackface

A 2009 photograph of former batsman Alex Hales in blackface at a party has surfaced just as the English side is being forced to reckon with racism in its ranks.

Belgian cops injured after violence break out on sidelines of BLM protest

A Black Lives Matter march was held in the eastern Belgian city of Liege to protest against the arrest of a woman for "rebellion" who has since accused the police of racism.

From Gucci to Ferragamo, luxury fashion faces BLM blowback

Global fashion brands have faced backlash in the past, notably in the wake of scandals like the Gucci blackface knitwear, Prada’s Little Black Sambo bag charm and Dolce&Gabbana’s anti-Asian comments.

Blackface and anti-Blackness in the Arab world

A number of Arab celebrities have posted darkened images of themselves on social media with most ignoring complaints about racial insensitivity.

Why are ‘blackface’ or ‘brownface’ considered so offensive?

Although Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has apologised after his blackface picture from 2001, some anti-racist activists say such actions--unwittingly or not--are meant to assert "power and control" over people with darker skintones.

Belgian festival draws criticism over blackface 'Savage' character

The parade featured "the Savage", a white man clad in a black costume, his face and hands covered in black body paint, his head adorned with a feathered war bonnet, a chain hanging from his neck and a golden piercing protruding from his nose.

Prada withdraws luxury trinkets over blackface controversy

Prada withdraws luxury trinkets over blackface controversy

'Megyn Kelly Today' show gets axed by NBC after racist rant

Earlier this week, Kelly sparked widespread criticism by defending the use of blackface as part of Halloween costumes during remarks on the show.