No. 7,375 in Dutch
blackfacing
"Blackfacing" is the act of non-Black individuals darkening their skin to impersonate or caricature Black people, often perpetuating stereotypes.
In a sentence
Blackfacing wordt vaak bekritiseerd als een racistische praktijk.
Blackfacing is often criticized as a racist practice.
The term 'blackfacing' is used here to describe an act where non-black actors portray black characters in a stereotypical and controversial way. The context is societal critique.
Het gebruik van blackfacing in theater is tegenwoordig zeer omstreden.
The use of blackfacing in theater is nowadays very controversial.
The term 'blackfacing' refers to an outdated practice in dramatic arts where actors would adopt exaggerated makeup resembling black skin. The context relates to historical practices.
In de geschiedenis zien we dat blackfacing deel was van bepaalde entertainmentvormen.
In history, we see that blackfacing was part of certain forms of entertainment.
The term 'blackfacing' here is referred to in a historical context, discussing its role in historical entertainment media and practices.
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