In 2019. Still.

A common response to failed products like the Gucci blackface sweater is that there should have been a Black person “in the room” to save the company from marketing racism. We need to talk what it takes to get into that room and the cost of staying there. 

The fashion house thought a Black knit top with bright red lips would sell well during Black History Month. Social media users disagreed. Emphatically.

Because nothing is more terrifying than racial injustice—and nothing is more adorable than kids whose costumes show us who they really are.

The comedian tackles Kelly’s latest racist remarks on “Late Night with Seth Meyers.”

The newest filters let users render their selfies with “Asian, Black, Caucasian and Indian” features, because apparently Blackface and its derivative forms are hot with young people right now.

Critics say the filter renders users in Blackface. What do you think? 

Because you’ve heard a variation on this story too many times, we’re breaking down everything you need to know. 

Until now, every actor who has portrayed the title role in “Otello” at The Met has worn blackface.

Zoe Saldana understands the backlash against her for playing Nina Simone, but says they ‘chose an artist who was willing to sacrife herself.’