Blackface is a form of theatrical makeup used predominantly by non-black performers to represent a black person. The practice gained popularity during the 19th century and contributed to the spread of racial stereotypes such as the "happy-go-lucky darky on the plantation" or the "dandified coon".
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Blackface started off as a racist thing, and that's why it's not acceptable to do it anymore. White face didn't have that racist start, but double standards should be upheld.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackface
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiteface_(performance)
Blackface started off as a racist thing, and that's why it's not acceptable to do it anymore. White face didn't have that racist start, but double standards should be upheld.