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ZULU says blackface tradition isn’t going anywhere
Posted on 2/12/19 at 9:05 am
Posted on 2/12/19 at 9:05 am
Every Mardi Gras Day, Zulu marchers and riders paint their faces black before they hit the streets.
It’s a practice that’s as old as the organization, which first paraded more than a century ago.
And now, as lawmakers in Virginia face backlash over their use of blackface, Zulu historian Clarence Becknell said the krewe has no plans of stopping its tradition. The members that started this organization, they were laborers,” he said. “They couldn’t afford the masks, and they used it just to mask on Mardi Gras. That’s all it really was.”
Becknell said it’s all about the context -- and the intention.
“Some individuals used it the wrong way. And when they use it the wrong way, it gave it a different meaning. To us it didn’t mean anything; it was just a mask.”
And it’s something everyone in the krewe does, Becknell said.
“Both black and white, you name it,” he said. “They just love to get in the parade.”LINK
It’s a practice that’s as old as the organization, which first paraded more than a century ago.
And now, as lawmakers in Virginia face backlash over their use of blackface, Zulu historian Clarence Becknell said the krewe has no plans of stopping its tradition. The members that started this organization, they were laborers,” he said. “They couldn’t afford the masks, and they used it just to mask on Mardi Gras. That’s all it really was.”
Becknell said it’s all about the context -- and the intention.
“Some individuals used it the wrong way. And when they use it the wrong way, it gave it a different meaning. To us it didn’t mean anything; it was just a mask.”
And it’s something everyone in the krewe does, Becknell said.
“Both black and white, you name it,” he said. “They just love to get in the parade.”LINK
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Posted on 2/12/19 at 9:07 am to BowDownToLSU
Good.
It's sad that this even needs to be said. PC culture is so ridiculous.
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Becknell said it’s all about the context -- and the intention.
It's sad that this even needs to be said. PC culture is so ridiculous.
Posted on 2/12/19 at 9:07 am to BowDownToLSU
quote:I mean he does have a point here. I think we all clearly know the difference between Zulu and someone at a UVA party dressed as Sambo with a noose around his neck.
Becknell said it’s all about the context -- and the intention.
“Some individuals used it the wrong way. And when they use it the wrong way, it gave it a different meaning. To us it didn’t mean anything; it was just a mask.”
And it’s something everyone in the krewe does, Becknell said.
Posted on 2/12/19 at 9:08 am to BowDownToLSU
Interesting that black lawn jockeys were indicators of "safe" houses in the slaves journey to freedom yet now they are seen as racist. When kids don't learn history correctly it is odd when it flips the truth for fiction.
Posted on 2/12/19 at 9:10 am to JBeam
Its nice that blacks arent caving for their tradition and heritage in Nola..If only another race didnt cave when pressured on their heritage in the crescent city...Good thing there is no double standard in the city. 
Posted on 2/12/19 at 9:12 am to BowDownToLSU
Good for them on someone finally standing up and putting it into context rather than folding so they don’t offend anyone.
Posted on 2/12/19 at 9:14 am to LSU_postman
Zulu is a great example of both races coming together for a common interest and entertainment with no racial animosity.
Posted on 2/12/19 at 9:16 am to JBeam
If white people invented blackface why is it ok for poc to appropriate our cultural traditions?
They should stop using electricity too, we invented that
They should stop using electricity too, we invented that
Posted on 2/12/19 at 9:44 am to BowDownToLSU
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ZULU says blackface tradition isn’t going anywhere
Thank you Jesus
Posted on 2/12/19 at 9:52 am to BowDownToLSU
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ZULU says blackface tradition isn’t going anywhere
I'm outraged. 2019 and we still have racists traditions like this around. It's a disgrace.
Posted on 2/12/19 at 9:54 am to Cole Beer
I agree. I wish clowns would stop painting their faces white b/c that really offends me.
Posted on 2/12/19 at 9:56 am to Cole Beer
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I'm outraged. 2019 and we still have racists traditions like this around. It's a disgrace.
Posted on 2/12/19 at 10:00 am to Cole Beer
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I'm outraged. 2019 and we still have racists traditions like this around. It's a disgrace.
Posted on 2/12/19 at 10:02 am to TOSOV
good for Zulu...everyone I've ever come in contact with from that organization are good people...
and a big part of the argument is that blackface is something that sets them apart, if they start wearing masks, they look like everyone else!!!!
and a big part of the argument is that blackface is something that sets them apart, if they start wearing masks, they look like everyone else!!!!
Posted on 2/12/19 at 10:11 am to BowDownToLSU
Mardi Gras is supposed to be about satire and poking some fun at social norms. Getting rid of black face in Zulu would be a travesty.
Posted on 2/12/19 at 10:19 am to el Gaucho
Yea I think you need a little touch up on the history of why they paint their faces.
Posted on 2/12/19 at 10:28 am to Cole Beer
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I'm outraged. 2019 and we still have racists traditions like this around. It's a disgrace
Sorry your wife got the BBC
Posted on 2/12/19 at 10:31 am to BowDownToLSU
Now if only the parade wouldn’t break down every block.
Posted on 2/12/19 at 10:35 am to Hangover Haven
Pretty sure that was sarcasm. At least I hope it was sarcasm.
Posted on 2/12/19 at 10:44 am to BowDownToLSU
Meanwhile in BR, SWB and Murphy Paul are most definitely turning this into a racial thing.
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