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China
Chinese man makes $12,000 in 10 days by donning blackface as ‘Kobe Bryant’
A Chinese content creator has gained rapid fame and earned tens of thousands of dollars in a matter of days by impersonating late Los Angele...
Bryan Ke
Social Media
Chinese makeup artist accused of ‘blackface’ after Kobe Bryant tribute resurfaces
A Chinese makeup artist has been accused of “blackface” after her transformation video tributes to the late Kobe Bryant recently...
Film & TV
Man in blackface mocking ‘The Little Mermaid’ identified as Indonesian star’s sibling
Jossi Marchelli, the brother of popular Indonesian actor Acha Septriasa, has been banned from TikTok for posting a video in blackface mocki...
Issues & Racism
Video of Black racist caricature doll sold on Chinese retail site goes viral
A TikTok user has shared a promotional video of a plush doll that many online have criticized for being racist on Chinese retail site AliEx...
Editorial Staff
News
Chinese UMich professor causes student uproar after showing movie featuring blackface actor
World-renowned University of Michigan (UM) music professor Bright Sheng faced backlash from students after he showed his fall seminar class ...
Jiselle Lee
Viral
Chinese beauty guru and self-titled ‘Wakanda Queen’ sparks outrage over ‘blackface’ tutorial
A Chinese influencer has come under fire after a video resurfaced of her teaching others how to darken their skin with makeup. Going viral: ...
Fashion
Chinese clothing brand accused of using blackface on their models in runway show
On Oct. 14, a runway show in China organized by clothing brand 022397Bluff caught some social media users’ attention for allegedly using bla...
Honolulu Councilman Accused of Racism, Transphobia for Blackface in ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Skit
Social media users expressed concern after Filipino American Honolulu Council member Augie Tulba shared a video showing him in blackface in ...
Colgate to Finally ‘Review’ Racist Toothpaste Brand Sold in Asia
Darlie, a popular toothpaste brand in China also owned by Colgate and its joint venture partner Hawley & Hazel, is being reviewed for us...
Taiwan Night Club Stops Viral ‘Coffin Dance’ After Dancers Add Blackface, ‘Unaware’ It is Racist
A Taipei nightclub that went viral for imitating a Ghanaian pallbearers meme took down all videos and pictures of its dance troupe, Luxy Boy...
Pakistani Model Does Blackface Photoshoot, Claims She’s a Victim of Discrimination
A popular model in Pakistan has defended herself after coming under fire for wearing blackface in an advertisement for a local salon. Zara A...
Carl Samson
Hawaiian Man Goes to Court in Blackface After Saying They Treat Him ‘like a Black man’
Facing charges of attempted murder, a 61-year-old Hawaiian man showed up to trial wearing blackface on Monday because he felt the court was ...
Ryan General
Taiwanese Streamer Posts Blackface Tutorial
Another Asian woman has pulled off blackface, and so far, people seem to have no problem with it. The Taiwanese streamer, who goes by the ha...
Uncategorized
Chinese Makeup Artist Slammed for Doing ‘Blackface’ Transformation
He Yuhong, a Chinese live-streamer and vlogger better known by her online name of Yuyamika, is being accused of donning “blackface” in one o...
YouTuber Calls Out Hong Kong Store for Using Blackface in TV Ad
A Hong Kong-based digital electronics and electrical appliance retail store Broadway is being called out for using blackface in its latest g...
Asia
Korean Beauty Brand Does ‘Blackface’ on Someone’s Hand For Nail Polish Ad
Korean cosmetic brand Stylenanda has come under fire after making a hand appear darker for its 3CE nail polish ad. The product, “layering na...
Entertainment
‘Pokémon’ Episode Won’t Air in the U.S. Because Ash Ketchum Does ‘Blackface’
An episode of Pokémon’s current anime series “Sun and Moon” will not be making it to U.S. shores due to some of its scenes allegedly featuri...
The World’s Most-Watched Television Show Sparks Global Outrage With Racist ‘Blackface’ Skit
China’s Spring Festival Gala, the world’s most-watched television show with a reported 700 million viewers according to Time, sparked global...
Japanese Comedian Condemns His Own Partner for Blackface ‘Eddie Murphy’ Skit
Masatoshi Hamada, half of the comedy duo Downtown, came under fire after wearing blackface to play “Eddie Murphy” during the New Year Specia...
Japan Starts 2018 With a Comedian in Blackface Playing ‘Eddie Murphy’
A Japanese TV show sparked outrage after having one of the country’s most popular comedians in blackface on New Year’s Eve. Masatoshi Hamada...
Civil Rights
Racist South Korean Restaurant is So Racist, They Don’t Even Know They are Racist
A South Korean restaurant has come under fire for its racist name and depictions of Black people. KKamdis, which translates to “Blacki...
Max Chang
Controversial Korean Show Caught Trying to Do ‘Blackface’ Again
A South Korean television show known for featuring “Blackface” has recently edited out its controversial characters from its digital promoti...
South Korean TV Show Causes Outrage for Featuring Racist Character in Blackface
South Korean television network SBS has come under fire after airing a racist comedy sketch featuring a character in blackface on the show “...
Khier Casino
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