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The Australian Blackface Skit

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Benny Hollywood| 3 Comments

Harry Connick Jr. was deeply disturbed by this “Jackson Jive” skit on an Australian SNL-like show called “Hey Hey It’s Saturday.” Watch out for the impassioned lecture he gives at 4:40

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The Australian Blackface Skit

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In Australia, Blackface Is Still Only Slightly Offensive

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Last night an Australian variety show aired a skit with five white men in blackface performing as the Jackson 5. And the audience cheered! Thank goodness Harry Connick Jr was there to be the voice of reason.

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In Australia, Blackface Is Still Only Slightly Offensive

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