Beyonce has posed in “blackface” for L’Officiel Paris magazine. The African-themed photo shoot pays tribute to the legendary Fela Kuti and is featured in the mag’s March 2011 issue, which also celebrates their 90th anniversary. Kuti, the Nigerian musician and human rights activist, was reportedly a large influence on Beyonce’s upcoming fourth album. While “blackface” […]
Blackface, despite all its negative connotation and proven degradation, has appeared on the pages of Numero magazine's latest issue. But this isn't the first time. Blackface has become the latest (and most disturbing) of all fashion editorial trends. See all the photos HERE!
This whole “Blackface as fashion” thing has gone incredibly too far. Check out who’s the latest to paint their face black!
Just in time for “Tropic Thunder” The Urban Daily has the definitive history of blackface in the media.
