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'Blackface' performance at Exxon Mobil Independence Day event in Papua New Guinea causes controversy
A performance at the Port Moresby headquarters of oil giant Exxon Mobil sparks controversy in Papua New Guinea, with some locals saying the show disrespected their culture. 
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The growing political scandal in Virginia forces us to look at the legacy of blackface and ask: why is it so enduring?
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Covington Catholic’s students have a history of donning black body paint during their “black out” basketball games.
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Student at Atholton High posted photo and racial epithet on social media.
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Fringe Opal Alice Kunek has apologised for an Instagram post which featured her in "blackface" make-up an image which angered teammate Liz Cambage.
Peter Mellow's insight:
When are people going to realise that this is not ok? Surely they have seen others in the past who have made this mistake?
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A racist caricature from 19th-century minstrel theater still haunts America.
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Minstrel shows were once so mainstream that even presidents watched them.
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A basketball star's Kanye West party costume has reignited debate in Australia about blackface.
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The Dutch character of Black Peter, a goofy, singing, candy-giving Renaissance-clad figure in blackface, is the focus of the short film "Blackface."
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