Blackface

Teens kicked out of elite Catholic school for ‘blackface’ awarded $1m by jury after proving it was just acne mask

As I read about the incident involving the teens who were wrongly accused of wearing blackface at an elite Catholic school, I can’t help but feel a sense of frustration and disbelief. These boys, identified as A.H. and H.H., were expelled from the school for a photo that was taken three years prior to the incident coming to light. The photo, which showed the boys with what appeared to be blackface, was actually a result of them using an acne mask. It’s mind-boggling to me how the school administrators failed to conduct a proper investigation before taking such drastic measures against these young students.… Continue reading

University of Mississippi: ‘abhorrent’ counter-protesters condemned

The recent events at the University of Mississippi have left me feeling a mix of disappointment and frustration. The actions of the counter-protesters, who engaged in racist behavior such as making monkey noises and wearing blackface, are not only abhorrent but also indicative of a deeper issue that continues to persist in our society. It is disheartening to see such blatant disregard for the principles of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression, especially on a university campus that should be a place for open dialogue and diversity of thought.

It is particularly troubling to learn that some of the individuals involved in these racist actions have ties to the governor of Mississippi, Tate Reeves.… Continue reading