When I spoke to the student about this matter last night, I explained to her (in a loving and understanding way) why the costumes (the blackface in particular) are offensive to people of African descent.  She was clearly surprised, embarrassed, and extremely apologetic.  She will share this information with her friends and they are taking the pictures down.  This situation became a "teaching moment" for one of my students (and her friends) that I believe will stay with them.

Best,

Yvette

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This was found on Facebook by an alumnus. It is Halloween night (2009) at Miami. The album is called "Jamaica Has a Bobsled Team." 

Dr. Babacar Camara
Associate Professor
Chief Program Advisor
Black World Studies/Comparative Literature/French MIAMI UNIVERSITY

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Middletown Campus
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