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Julianne Hough Apologizes For Blackface

Thursday, September 16

Julianne Hough is sorry that she wore blackface in when she dressed up as Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren from Orange is the New Black for Halloween in 2013. The scandal resurfaced recently due to her... Read More.

‘Mad Men’ Will Not Remove the Blackface Episode From Streaming

Friday, July 3

As more and more shows pull episodes featuring characters in blackface, Mad Men is bucking the trend. The Office, Scrubs, Community and 30 Rock are among those who've pulled shows, but the Emmy-winning... Read More.

Alyssa Milano Hits Back at Blackface Accusations

Thursday, July 2

Alyssa Milano is fighting back after being accused of wearing Blackface. In response to an article from the conservative site LifeZette claiming she was getting slammed, she tweeted: "Hey, a**holes. The below picture is... Read More.

Twitter Drags ‘Hulu’ for Pulling ‘Golden Girls’ ‘Blackface’ Episode

Tuesday, June 30

It's safe to agree that Blackface is not a good look. Thanks to Black Lives Matter, several shows, including 30 Rock, The Office and Community, have pulled episodes featuring characters in Blackface, and celebs,... Read More.

‘The Office’ Removes Blackface Scene, ‘Community’ Pulls Entire Episode

Monday, June 29

A scene from The Office featuring Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson) in blackface has been edited out. Creator Greg Daniels said in a statement of the 2012 episode: "The Office is about a group of... Read More.

Jimmy Kimmel Apologizes for Blackface Sketches as Many Call for His Ouster

Wednesday, June 24

Jimmy Kimmel is breaking his silence after being criticized for past sketches that involved blackface. The Jimmy Kimmel Live host said in a statement: "I have long been reluctant to address this, as I knew... Read More.

Twitter Reacts as Tina Fey Recalls Blackface Episodes

Wednesday, June 24

Tina Fey is taking responsibility for some of her racist bits over the years, but many online say it’s not good enough. The Emmy-winner asked that NBC pull some episodes of 30 Rock featuring... Read More.

Jimmy Fallon Apologizes For Blackface SNL Sketch

Wednesday, May 27

Jimmy Fallon took to Twitter to apologize about an old clip that resurfaced of him impersonating Chris Rock on Saturday Night Live in blackface. Shortly after 20 year old clip resurfaced, the hashtag #jimmyfallonisoverparty... Read More.