"Although I have to say, a professor who has never heard of blackface does make me wonder just how much of a sheltered life she has had."
It's possible, depending on her age and background. She may be a tenured professor, but they're not immune from being naive. The article says she wore the costume because she was inspired by a book she read, and was hoping to start a conversation about race. Doesn't sound like she knew that what she was doing would be offensive to some people. |
