Tag: blackface

February 16, 2019

The lengthy history of white politicians wearing blackface — and getting a pass

The Washington Post quoted Jody Armour of the USC Gould School about the use of blackface to dehumanize and devalue black people. But for almost as long, there has been opposition to blackface,…

February 12, 2019

Virginia’s Economy Weathers the Storm in Its Statehouse

The New York Times cited research by Christian Grose of the USC Dornsife College about business interests and public officials’ support for removing racially intolerant symbols. Leading Virginia business groups have stopped short…

Tag: blackface

The lengthy history of white politicians wearing blackface — and getting a pass

Virginia’s Economy Weathers the Storm in Its Statehouse

Political Parties as Drivers of U.S. Polarization: 1927-2018

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