October 30, 201510 yr Louisville has issued an apology. What kind of leadership do they have at Louisville? Where have you been? Anyone who's been paying attention to Ramsey at all knows he's a terrible university president. Thank goodness this mildly offensive costume photo was released so everyone could finally join in.
October 30, 201510 yr This is the equivalent to blackface I guess? I truthfully wouldn't say so. This wasn't a good idea (and dressing up as a racial stereotype never really is), but this kind of stuff doesn't carry the historical legacy that blackface does on this country. I really believe blackface is a special kind of wrong that simply should never, ever be done.
October 30, 201510 yr Author What, what, what are you wearing?: Ramsey goes racist ? The Louisville Cardinal That article is from The Louisville Cardinal
October 30, 201510 yr This is the equivalent to blackface I guess? No. Blackface has a particular history to it that isn't nearly the same as this.
October 30, 201510 yr No. Blackface has a particular history to it that isn't nearly the same as this. When he says they were dressing up as immigrants I think that's a pretty bad look.
October 30, 201510 yr As someone said there's no good that comes out of "dressing up" as someone else's race/culture.
October 30, 201510 yr Should have dressed up as pimps and prostitutes. Probably wouldn't have offended anyone and would have been a great laugh.
October 30, 201510 yr Where have you been? Anyone who's been paying attention to Ramsey at all knows he's a terrible university president. Thank goodness this mildly offensive costume photo was released so everyone could finally join in. I'll give you credit, you've been beating the "Ramsey Sucks" drum for a while.
October 30, 201510 yr Being almost completely from German blood...I guess I should get all up in arms when folks start donning lederhosen, dirndls, and Tyrolean hats during Oktoberfest.
October 30, 201510 yr Being almost completely from German blood...I guess I should get all up in arms when folks start donning lederhosen, dirndls, and Tyrolean hats during Oktoberfest. I love going to the Oktoberfest at St. Joes here in Louisville. The pastor has the full getup, hat and all. His name is Fr. David Sanchez and is decidedly... not German. :lol2:
October 30, 201510 yr It wasn't a smart move because everyone gets upset about everything now. I'm not offended. I'm also not Mexican. I just don't get why people get upset over costumes.
October 30, 201510 yr It wasn't a smart move because everyone gets upset about everything now. I'm not offended. I'm also not Mexican. I just don't get why people get upset over costumes. I get the blackface issue. I'm struggling with this one though. Is the mustache?
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