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French Vogue Present Black Face Models-Brewing Controversy

Posted by Sabrina Belle On 2:33 PM

Vogue French Magazine October spread

Courtesy of The Age.com.au

This is becoming a trend I see. First there was the debacle with the black face routine done on a very popular show in Australia, now this. I seems other cultures outside the U.S. are insensitive to what many African American may find offensive. I cannot agree with the repetitive excuse that other countries are unaware of the U.S. struggles with race. Please! Josephine Baker is a historical icon in France...they knew of her struggles in the U.S. and embraced her as their own. Australia, well they are not ignorant to history either. They are outwardly prejudiced to people of color there...so it's a norm. Sad.

Everyone makes mistakes, it would be in Vogue France's best interest to issue an apology and stay away from racially insensitive art. In addition to that, they should take this advice: Next time you need a woman of color for your next spread...there are plenty available for work, since the decline in casting black supermodels for shows, has plagued the fashion industry.

This was and still is OFFENSIVE and INSENSITIVE