"The mask which the actor wears is apt to become his face" ~ Plato
Why does Black Face exist? Around the early-1800's, black people at the time didn't have any rights or say so they were ridiculed and poked at for fun by the white Americans in minstrel shows as a form of entertainment. These white Americans would paint their faces black to imitate the blacks and would make a performance out of it.
Blacks even painted their faces black to be able to be apart of this era's entertainment!! Amazing how people thought and acted during that time period. Because of this form of entertainment, racism and stereotypes for every single race/ethnic group exist today and people think it is okay, but is it?
Why does Black Face exist? Around the early-1800's, black people at the time didn't have any rights or say so they were ridiculed and poked at for fun by the white Americans in minstrel shows as a form of entertainment. These white Americans would paint their faces black to imitate the blacks and would make a performance out of it. 
Blacks even painted their faces black to be able to be apart of this era's entertainment!! Amazing how people thought and acted during that time period. Because of this form of entertainment, racism and stereotypes for every single race/ethnic group exist today and people think it is okay, but is it? 
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