Alleged Arkansas Tech Sorority Member Under Fire For Wearing Blackface To Halloween Costume Contest
One Arkansas Tech student, who is rumored to be a member of a sorority, is in hot water after donning blackface for her appearance as Lil Wayne in a fraternity Halloween costume contest.
Here is the outfit that is causing all the controversy:
White @ArkansasTech student in blackface earlier tonight. A disgusted student confronted them. They were indignant. pic.twitter.com/rsnFuOAYLA
— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) October 29, 2015
Arkansas Tech has since released a statement on the incident.
From Arkansas Tech University:
On Wednesday, Oct. 28, a student organization hosted a Halloween costume contest on the Arkansas Tech University campus in Russellville. As part of the event, a Caucasian student dressed as African-American performer Lil Wayne and chose to use blackface as part of her costume.
Below is a statement from Dr. Robin E. Bowen, Arkansas Tech University president:
“I share the deep hurt felt by many that a display such as the one that took place at our university could occur in this day and time. Participation in a just and fair society requires that each of us take the feelings of others into consideration at all times so as to not be offensive to others. In this case, some of our students fell short of that standard.
“As a result, Arkansas Tech University will investigate this matter through the proper channels to ensure that appropriate corrective measures are taken. We are in the business of education, and rather than running away from this very unpleasant situation we will use it as an opportunity to reinforce our institutional commitment to diversity and inclusion. We will offer resources to all involved. We will continue teaching our students and preparing them to become effective citizens.
“To our students, I ask that you join me in making a simple and yet critical commitment. Today, tomorrow and forevermore, love your fellow man. Demonstrate consideration for his or her point of view. When you see or hear something that you know is wrong, do what is right. Our ability to create a society in which each person feels welcome and included will hinge upon a countless series of individual decisions. Make good decisions.”
Yeah, blackface is never a good idea. Ever. I could’ve told her this was going to happen.
We will provide updates to this story as they become known..
Fraternity philanthropy events don’t always go as planned.
[via Arkansas Tech University]
Image via YouTube
What about black balls? Is that OK?
10 years ago at 3:49 pmIt’s actually a pretty convincing costume
10 years ago at 3:50 pmYet nick cannon posted a photo of himself on insta last year for an album promo going full whiteface and the media ignored it. Just another double standard in this shitty society. Pathetic how journalists will hype anything up to sell it, they would sell their integrity for Facebook shares.
10 years ago at 3:51 pmTo be fair, the reason why blackface is a no is because of its history in theatre/acting to make black people appear stupider, etc then white people. There’s no offensive history to a black person painting there face white.
I’m by no means all about the PC stuff and I’m sure this girl didn’t intend for her costume to bring up something bad from America’s past, but yeah. Just don’t paint your face black. It’s pretty simple
10 years ago at 3:55 pmThanks for the knowledge, never thought I’d actually learn something on this God forsaken website. I’m not even necessarily defending her actions, but all I’m really trying to say is that for the media to exploit one college aged female who probably hasn’t even had to pay her own bills yet is flat out bullying in my eyes.
10 years ago at 4:06 pmNo disagreement there. I’m sure she didn’t even know about the history of blackface when she made the costume.
10 years ago at 4:08 pmMost people don’t know the history. The bigger question is why something that happened for a short time almost 100 years ago even matters? In reality, people had to research to find that piece of information so they could be offended. Blackface being offensive is a relatively new phenomenon
10 years ago at 4:38 pmI mean, I don’t think it is. It’s been offensive for awhile now. Is white people don’t really know about the history of it because it’s not really important to us. It’s kinda like jokes about slavery…potentially funny, probably shouldn’t be made in front of black people.
10 years ago at 4:43 pmBlack people don’t have to research this to be offended white people do just saying..
10 years ago at 4:49 pmYou don’t just forget the fact that people were kidnapped and forced to be slaves. Our generation is the first in the US to have a drastic change in racial views. Emmett Till was killed in the 50’s. I’m not PC either, but half of my family is black. They are still being discriminated against everyday.
10 years ago at 5:51 pmNoone was kidnapped. They were bought. The slave traders actually bought slaves from other Africans. Said slaves were mostly war prisoners and such from enemy tribes.The other conquering africans mostly just thought they might as well make a profit out of them instead of just straight off killing them(i mean the arabs had a booming slave trade thing going on,so they probably felt inspired idk…anyway,what’s the name of that Nigerian king who implored Queen Victoria to stop the anti-slavery campaign lest his country suffer fiscally?)P.S. fifty bucks says Saber and Key is a ranging closet democrat. The washed-out wimp vibes you give off are atrocious sweetheart.
10 years ago at 6:03 pmI’m not sure how pointing out the history of blackface and why it would be offensive to black people makes me a “raging closet democrat,” but you are a woman and I typically don’t understand where the rationale for anything women say comes from.
PS Show us your tits.
10 years ago at 7:01 pmSweetheart,you’re effectively endorsing the idea that “taking offence™” is legitimate grounds to demand that certain things be prohibited,lest said things cause said “offense”. Must I really go further? Poor little darling i think you may be slightly confused. You’ve a hard-on for “social justice™” AND can’t understand female rationale? Tsk tsk it must be lonely in that closet of yours.
P.S. I totally would because i hate my dad. But i totally shan’t because i’m not ugly or poor enough to crave the attention of quasi-hermaphrodites.
10 years ago at 7:37 pmFor a troll, you’re not very funny.
10 years ago at 8:57 pmThat’s because they look smarter when they paint themselves white
10 years ago at 5:04 pmWoah… That’s legitimately offensive
10 years ago at 5:12 pmFuck you, you limp wristed weenie
10 years ago at 6:04 pmWhat you said was actually racist, which isn’t a good look no matter the context. You’re a fucking retard, have a nice day.
10 years ago at 6:16 pmWhoa… That’s legitimately offensive
What you said was actually handicappeded-ist, which isn’t a good look no matter the context. Head on down to Super Weenie Hut Jr’s, Limpie.
10 years ago at 6:26 pmWe don’t want this pc bullshit where everyone is offended by dumb shit right? Posting something that is absolutely a racist comment is counterproductive, and it wasn’t even funny. That showcases a serious lack of intelligence. Also, you’re a pussy and I’ve done more manly shit in my sleep than you’ve done in your entire life.
10 years ago at 7:35 pmI thought it was pretty funny
10 years ago at 8:10 pmGo write in your journal and then cry yourself to sleep.
10 years ago at 8:52 pmNo boundaries for humor
10 years ago at 2:45 amI feel if someone were to paint their face white, their peers would view it as groundbreaking, and inspirational. That is all.
10 years ago at 3:54 pmIm black, and I have to say I think people being offended by blackface is pretty stupid if it’s for something like this. Obviously if it’s used in a derogatory way, that can probably be conceived as offensive. But regardless, people should probably start just not using blackface, brown face, whiteface or anything like that because the media will eat up your story and shit on your life. Different battles to fight in the world.
10 years ago at 3:55 pmYou’re black? Did not expect that.
10 years ago at 8:38 pmYou can be anything you want to be on the Internet. You might be surprised to learn that I am not actually SteveHolt.
10 years ago at 10:49 pmBut you are on drugs?
10 years ago at 2:46 amYou wanna know why so many people are offended or “hurt” in this used tampons case? It’s a great way to get attention without having to possess any sort of skills.
10 years ago at 3:56 pmWhat did she fucking expect to happen
10 years ago at 3:58 pmBlack SJWs(on colorblind movements to see past race): Stop pretending race doesn’t exist! We have darker skin tones and deserve to be recognized as having darker skin tones.
10 years ago at 4:02 pmBlack SJWs (on people of other culture recognizing that they have darker skin tones): Stop abusing our skin color and culture you meanie heads.
You watch your tone with me, civilian!
10 years ago at 4:16 pmThat costume was on point
10 years ago at 4:03 pmFunny that the guy reporting on this only “identifies” as black. Shaun King is actually white.
10 years ago at 4:06 pmI fucking hate that guy. Always “exposes” police officers for attention
10 years ago at 11:18 pm