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Theatrical makeup caricaturing Black people
Blackface is the practice of performers of any race or ethnicity, usually white people, using burned cork, shoe polish, or theatrical makeup to portray
Blackface
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up blackface in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Blackface is a theatrical makeup to portray a stereotype of Black Africans. Blackface may also refer
Blackface_(disambiguation)
Nigerian singer
Ogwule, Agatu, Benue State, Nigeria), known by his stage name Blackface Naija or just Blackface, is a Nigerian dancehall, ragga, reggae singer, and songwriter
Blackface_Naija
singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell has been the subject of controversy for her use of blackface since the mid-1970s. As early as 1974, Mitchell described an apparently
Joni Mitchell blackface controversy
Joni_Mitchell_blackface_controversy
Scottish breed of sheep
The Boreray Blackface, also Hebridean Blackface or Boreray, is a rare Scottish breed of sheep originating on the St Kilda archipelago off the west coast
Boreray_Blackface
Mountain in Alberta, Canada
Blackface Mountain is a summit in Alberta, Canada. Blackface Mountain most likely was so named on account of its appearance. "Blackface Mountain". Geographical
Blackface_Mountain
Using digital depictions of black people for self-expression
Digital blackface is a term used to describe the phenomenon of non-Black individuals using digital media, such as GIFs, memes, or audio clips featuring
Digital_blackface
British breed of sheep
The Blackface or Scottish Blackface is a British breed of sheep. It is the most common sheep breed of the United Kingdom. Despite the name, it did not
Scottish_Blackface
19th- and 20th-century American form of musical theater
19th century. The shows were performed by mostly white actors wearing blackface makeup for the purpose of portraying racial stereotypes of African Americans
Minstrel_show
like Tunisia and migrants in Libya frequently report racist abuse, while blackface and caricatured roles remain common in entertainment across the region
Anti-Black racism in the Arab world
Anti-Black_racism_in_the_Arab_world
Make-up used to create black personas
Blackface in contemporary art covers issues from stage make-up used to make non-black performers appear black (the traditional meaning of blackface),
Blackface_in_contemporary_art
Cultural dispute involving the English folk dance
Multiple theories exist about the origins of the theatrical practice of blackface as a caricature of black people. One interpretation is that it can be
Blackface_and_Morris_dancing
1995 studio album by Shai
Blackface is a studio album by the R&B group Shai. It was produced by Shai; the group spent nine months working on it. The album peaked at No. 42 on the
Blackface_(album)
This is a list of entertainers known to have performed in blackface makeup, whether in a minstrel show, as satire or historical depiction of such roles
List of entertainers who performed in blackface
List_of_entertainers_who_performed_in_blackface
Headland in Antarctica
Blackface Point (67°57′S 65°24′W / 67.950°S 65.400°W / -67.950; -65.400) is a rocky and precipitous headland 3 nautical miles (6 km) northwest of Cape
Blackface_Point
Species of antelope found in Africa
The impala or rooibok (Aepyceros melampus, lit. 'black-footed high-horn' in Ancient Greek) is a medium-sized antelope found in eastern and southern Africa
Impala
American entertainer (1886–1950)
musical." Jolson has been referred to by modern critics as "the king of blackface performers". Although best remembered today as the star of the first talking
Al_Jolson
1927 film by Alan Crosland
himself Jack Robin, he has become a talented jazz singer, performing in blackface. He attempts to build a career as an entertainer, but his professional
The_Jazz_Singer
Japanese fashion trend
Ganguro (ガングロ) is an alternative fashion trend among young Japanese women which peaked in popularity around the year 2000 and evolved from gyaru. The Shibuya
Ganguro
Breed of sheep
The Norfolk Horn (also known as Blackface Norfolk Horned, Norfolk Horned, Old Norfolk or Old Norfolk Horned) is one of the British black-faced sheep breeds
Norfolk_Horn
2004 single by 2Baba
by Kennis Music on 1 January 2004. It was jointly written by 2Baba and Blackface and produced by OJB Jezreel. The song was the second single released from
African_Queen_(song)
Pokémon species
critic Carole Boston Weatherford, who described Jynx as representing blackface after seeing the character's depiction in the anime. Due to complaints
Jynx
American minstrel performer (1808–1860)
September 19, 1860) was an American performer and playwright who performed in blackface and used African-American vernacular speech, song and dance to become
Thomas_D._Rice
Brand of guitar amplifiers
"vibrato").[citation needed] The Blackface amplifiers were produced between 1963 and mid 1968 with the earliest blackface piggyback and large combo amps
Fender_amplifier
14th episode of the 2nd season of Community
Netflix and Hulu due to scenes with Chang (Ken Jeong) in makeup resembling blackface, though it later became available on Peacock and was subsequently restored
Advanced Dungeons & Dragons (Community)
Advanced_Dungeons_&_Dragons_(Community)
Performance using make-up to look Caucasian
fair-skinned. The term is a reversal of the form of performance known as blackface, in which makeup was used by a performer to make themselves look like
Whiteface_(performance)
British BBC TV light entertainment show (1958–1978)
and music hall numbers, lavish costuming and often with cast members in blackface. A popular stage show, based on the TV show with the same title, ran from
The Black and White Minstrel Show
The_Black_and_White_Minstrel_Show
Parade held each New Year's Day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
banned blackface, but some groups have continued to wear blackface into the 21st century over growing protests. However, as of 2017, the use of blackface is
Mummers_Parade
1933 Mickey Mouse cartoon
The cartoon shows Mickey Mouse and some other characters dressed in blackface with exaggerated lips, bushy sidewhiskers made out of cotton, and the
Mickey's_Mellerdrammer
Television reality singing competition franchise
due to its contestants' frequent usage of blackface. Prominent artists who have been impersonated via blackface include Drake, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson
Your_Face_Sounds_Familiar
Nigerian hiphop and R&B music group
and R&B music group. The group's members were 2face Idibia, Faze and Blackface. The group was formed during their college years in Enugu, at the Institute
Plantashun_Boiz
King of Arabia and youngest of three Magi who visited Jesus
European countries it is customary for Balthazar to be portrayed by a man in blackface. In the 21st century, as modern immigration increased the Sub-Saharan
Balthazar_(magus)
This is a list of blackface minstrel troupes, a 19th- and 20th-century American form of musical theater. Adams and Lee Backus' Minstrels Barlow Bros.
List of blackface minstrel troupes
List_of_blackface_minstrel_troupes
1986 film by Steve Miner
film garnered controversy due to Howell's makeup drawing comparisons to blackface, which prompted protests against the film upon its release. Despite the
Soul_Man_(film)
apology, an earlier instance from the early 1990s of Trudeau wearing blackface makeup was uncovered. The following day, Trudeau apologized again and
2019 Canadian federal election
2019_Canadian_federal_election
American entertainer and composer (1815–1904)
American composer, entertainer, and founder of the first troupe of the blackface minstrel tradition, the Virginia Minstrels. He is most remembered as the
Dan_Emmett
American academic
the origins, evolution, and cultural significance of blackface minstrelsy, Love and Theft: Blackface Minstrelsy and the American Working Class (1993), received
Eric_Lott
This is a list of songs that either originated in blackface minstrelsy or are otherwise closely associated with that tradition. Songwriters and publication
List of blackface minstrel songs
List_of_blackface_minstrel_songs
2008 film by Ben Stiller
performance. However, the depiction of people with disabilities and the use of blackface makeup attracted controversy. The film opened at the top of the American
Tropic_Thunder
Prime Minister of Canada from 2015 to 2025
controversial pictures and video were published showing Trudeau in brownface and blackface. On September 18, 2019, Time magazine published a photograph of Trudeau
Justin_Trudeau
Irish writer (1854–1900)
the subject of anti-Irish caricature and was portrayed as a monkey, a blackface performer and a Christy's Minstrel throughout his career. "Harper's Weekly
Oscar_Wilde
Governor of Virginia from 2018 to 2022
political crisis, when it was revealed in early 2019 that he had appeared in blackface published in his college yearbooks. Despite the scandal and demands from
Ralph_Northam
Saint Nicholas companion in Low Countries folklore
version of the character, since deemed a racial stereotype, usually put on blackface and colourful Renaissance attire in addition to curly wigs and bright
Zwarte_Piet
Genre of music that presented a stereotype of African Americans
Coon songs or blackface songs were a genre of music that presented a stereotype of black people. They were popular in the United States and Australia
Coon_song
American song
of early blackface performers, including Thomas D. Rice and George Washington Dixon. The title character was one of the earliest blackface characters
Gumbo_Chaff
American actor (born 1947)
negative press attention on October 8, 1993, after his appearance wearing blackface at a Friars Club comedy roast in honor of Goldberg, and for using many
Ted_Danson
Character in Iranian folklore who appears in the streets by the beginning of Nowruz
for blackface performance. The work of the Collective for black Iranians has also consistently produced on the harms of Haji Firuz and blackface performances
Hajji_Firuz
American tattoo artist, restaurateur, and reality television personality
judge through season 13 in 2020. During season 13, photos of Peck in blackface circulated on the internet after gossip site TMZ published them. One photo
Oliver_Peck
Guitar amplifier made by Fender
"face" or front control panel. Super Reverbs from 1963 through 1967 had "blackface" panels. From 1968 until its discontinuation in 1982, the Super Reverb
Fender_Super_Reverb
Use of costumes to caricature Indigenous Americans
analogous to the wearing of blackface. In the early twentieth century, it was often white performers who wore blackface or redface when portraying Plains
Redface
4th episode of the 5th season of 30 Rock
episodes being pulled from syndication due to issues with the presence of blackface and other racially insensitive humor; the West Coast version would remain
Live_Show
French footballer (born 1991)
Harlem Globetrotter on his social media accounts; the outfit included blackface and an afro wig. After severe criticism, Griezmann deleted the posts and
Antoine_Griezmann
Entertainment by a man dressed as a woman
openly non-heterosexual. The actor Thomas L. Moxley was a celebrated blackface female impersonator who performed under the name Master Floyd in George
Female_impersonation
American sitcom (2005–present)
misogyny, Catholicism, classism and income inequality, racism including blackface, sexual coercion and stalking, child sexual abuse, homophobia, transphobia
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It's_Always_Sunny_in_Philadelphia
Traditional song performed by Virginia Minstrels
words may have been written by songwriter and performer Dan Emmett. The blackface troupe the Virginia Minstrels popularized "Old Dan Tucker" in 1843, and
Old_Dan_Tucker
2000 American film
about a modern televised minstrel show featuring black actors donning blackface makeup and the resulting violent fallout from the show's success. It features
Bamboozled
1977 studio album by Joni Mitchell
months. The album is also notable for Mitchell's controversial use of blackface on the cover. Much of the album is experimental: "Overture" is played
Don_Juan's_Reckless_Daughter
South African hip hop duo
as cultural appropriation of numerous South African groups, the use of blackface in their music videos, homophobia, sexual assault allegations against
Die_Antwoord
Behavior typically regarded as racist, defended as intended to be ironic or satirical
actually mean the racist stuff one expresses". This might include wearing blackface and other performances of stereotyped African Americans, use of the N-word
Hipster_racism
Italian opera festival
and Instagram, condemning Netrebko's use of blackface and disputing the opera company's claim that blackface is still a necessary practice. Since 1976,
Arena_di_Verona_Festival
Sports news and blog website
for Blackface Accusation". The Daily Beast. Retrieved November 29, 2023. Forbes, Ahjané (February 8, 2024). "Family sues Deadspin after blackface accusation
Deadspin
Australian comedian (born 1974)
certain media commentators as brownface, an act they have compared to blackface minstrel shows of the 19th century and early 20th century. The creators
Chris_Lilley_(comedian)
Canadian actor, comedian, and filmmaker (born 1982)
(August 3, 2018). "'I'm terribly sorry': Seth Rogen apologizes for use of blackface on set of 'Good Boys'". Yahoo!. Retrieved August 4, 2018. Kaye, Ben (August
Seth_Rogen
Filipino acoustic band
went live on Facebook for a Halloween show with Chin Alcantara wearing blackface. In the session, the group stated that the Black Lives Matter movement
MYMP
Australian drag performer
2021. During her time on Drag Race, she was criticized for past use of blackface, for which she issued an apology. "MEET RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE DOWN UNDER
Scarlet_Adams
2016 album by JPEGMAFIA
the three singles "You Think You Know", "I Smell Crack" and "Digital Blackface". Black Ben Carson was named after the only Black candidate from the two
Black_Ben_Carson
Former Today-Affiliated Talk show hosted by Megyn Kelly
the midst of backlash over remarks by Kelly on the program regarding blackface, and reports suggesting she wished to focus more on her role as an NBC
Megyn_Kelly_Today
2018 diss track by Pusha T
for commercial gain. The cover art features a 2007 image of Drake in blackface. "The Story of Adidon" received acclaim from critics, who praised Pusha
The_Story_of_Adidon
Russian director, writer and actor (1966–2025)
are co-writers, aired a segment featuring Keosayan, and an actress in blackface posing as former United States President Barack Obama. In the segment
Tigran_Keosayan
Breed of sheep
Border Cheviot Boreray Blackface Castlemilk Moorit Cheviot Hebridean North Country Cheviot North Ronaldsay Scottish Blackface Scottish Dunface Shetland
Castlemilk_Moorit
American entertainer
(born William Flynn, June 18, 1853 – February 15, 1902) was an American blackface performer. West was born on June 18, 1853, in Syracuse, New York. He often
William_H._West_(entertainer)
American actor (born 1965)
2020). "Robert Downey Jr. says most of his Black friends supported his blackface in Tropic Thunder". NBC News. Archived from the original on July 3, 2025
Robert_Downey_Jr.
1965 film by Stuart Burge
instruments, but, otherwise, the film has no music. Olivier played Othello in blackface, adopting an accent and walk of his own invention. Columnist Inez Robb
Othello_(1965_British_film)
1971–1999; 2010 Australian variety television series
negative international attention for a segment featuring performers in blackface. On 7 December 2009, it was announced that the show was planned to return
Hey_Hey_It's_Saturday
Blackface minstrel character
dresses in rags and wears a battered hat and torn pants. Rice applied blackface makeup made of burnt cork to his face and hands and impersonated a very
Jim_Crow_(character)
American YouTuber and comedian (born 1986)
uploaded an apology video to her YouTube channel following accusations of blackface and racism. In the video, she addressed content in YouTube videos that
Jenna_Marbles
American blackface minstrel troupe
Christy's Minstrels, sometimes referred to as the Christy Minstrels, were a blackface group formed by Edwin Pearce Christy, a well-known ballad singer, in 1843
Christy's_Minstrels
Scottish breed of cattle
Country Cheviot Oxford Down Portland Romney Rough Fell Ryeland Scottish Blackface Shetland Shropshire Southdown Suffolk Swaledale Teeswater Welsh Mountain
Highland_cattle
Scottish breed of cattle
Country Cheviot Oxford Down Portland Romney Rough Fell Ryeland Scottish Blackface Shetland Shropshire Southdown Suffolk Swaledale Teeswater Welsh Mountain
Belted_Galloway
1975 film by Ralph Bakshi
maneuvered into a sexual liaison with an effeminate gay man, is adorned in blackface and dressed in a mammy outfit and finally thrown out the back of the club
Coonskin_(film)
American musician and singer (born 1976)
Fender Blackface Bandmaster Head with matching 2x12 cab - x2 Fender Blackface Pro Reverb - x2 (Interchanged with Twin Reverbs) Fender Blackface Twin Reverb
Peter_Hayes_(musician)
American musician (born 1975)
Silvertone 1485 6×10 amplifiers. He also used a 1960s Fender Twin Reverb "Blackface". On occasion, White also plays other instruments, such as a Black Gibson
Jack_White
Anti-Black racist trope from the US
from about 1903 onward, they were replaced by white actors performing in blackface. Several of the films depicted African Americans as having a virtually
Watermelon_stereotype
1884–28 September 1937) was an English music hall singer, dancer, and blackface comedienne, billed as "The Dusky Queen". She was born in Bury, Lancashire
May_Henderson
Hybrid of meat ram / hardy mountain ewe
producing lamb for the table. The hill ewe, for example the Scottish Blackface, is a hardy animal with good, natural mothering instincts. She is, however
Mule_(sheep)
Guitar amplifier combo
essentially a Princeton with built-in reverb and vibrato. The 12 Watt Blackface version was introduced in 1964 and available until 1967; in 1968 it was
Fender_Princeton_Reverb
these shows were theatrical plays that used white actors who performed in blackface and wore torn attire to portray African-Americans in order to lampoon
Stereotypes of African Americans
Stereotypes_of_African_Americans
Play by William Heminges
The Fatal Contract, a French Tragedy is a Caroline era stage play, written by William Heminges. The play has been regarded as one of the most extreme of
The_Fatal_Contract
Irish-American dancer
October 20, 1857), a.k.a. Jack or Johnny, was an Irish-American dancer and blackface minstrel performer. Diamond entered show business at age 17 and soon came
John_Diamond_(dancer)
American comedy television show
series began to resurface, including clips of Kimmel's impersonations in blackface of Karl Malone. Kimmel did not issue an apology until June 2020, in the
The_Man_Show
Species of bird
The black-faced cuckooshrike (Coracina novaehollandiae) is a common omnivorous passerine bird native to Australia and southern New Guinea. It has a protected
Black-faced_cuckooshrike
Scottish breed of beef cattle
Country Cheviot Oxford Down Portland Romney Rough Fell Ryeland Scottish Blackface Shetland Shropshire Southdown Suffolk Swaledale Teeswater Welsh Mountain
Aberdeen_Angus
Breed of sheep
Border Cheviot Boreray Blackface Castlemilk Moorit Cheviot Hebridean North Country Cheviot North Ronaldsay Scottish Blackface Scottish Dunface Shetland
Shetland_sheep
Guitar amplifier
the Twin-Amp was replaced with the Twin Reverb-Amp in 1963. During the blackface era of Fender amplifiers from 1963 to 1967, the amps had black faceplates
Fender_Twin
Public school in Connecticut, United States
Attended Game in Blackface". Newsweek. September 26, 2019. "Guilford High School Student Shows Up to Football Game Wearing Blackface". "Guilford High
Guilford High School (Connecticut)
Guilford_High_School_(Connecticut)
Nigerian musician (born 1975)
Technology Enugu (IMT), Idibia began his music career performing alongside Blackface Naija, his secondary school classmate, and Faze, all of whom later formed
2Baba
British breed of sheep
Country Cheviot Oxford Down Portland Romney Rough Fell Ryeland Scottish Blackface Shetland Shropshire Southdown Suffolk Swaledale Teeswater Welsh Mountain
Lincoln_Longwool
1942 film by Mark Sandrich
but Jim convinces Linda to play the minstrel show number "Abraham" in blackface together to foil them. While applying Linda's makeup, Jim asks her to
Holiday_Inn_(film)
British character-based sketch comedy
show was pulled from various UK streaming services due to its use of blackface. In March 2022, the BBC made Little Britain available to view on BBC iPlayer
Little_Britain_(TV_series)
Scandals of US state executive officials
Northam's page in his 1984 medical school yearbook depicted an individual in blackface and an individual in a Ku Klux Klan outfit. Northam had sparked a national
2019 Virginia political crisis
2019_Virginia_political_crisis
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Indian
Name of a companion of the prophet
Boy/Male
Hindu
Boy/Male
Biblical
Our consummation, altogether himself'.
Girl/Female
Indian
Nectar
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Of the Family of Garga
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
True
Girl/Female
Indian, Traditional
Divine
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
Lord Krishna
Boy/Male
Tamil
Spiritual glory
Female
Scandinavian
Scandinavian form of Old High German Walburg, VALBORG means "salvation of the slain in battle."
BLACKFACE
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