Bridget's Quiet Corner answers “Do people find it offensive that he...”

Natalia asked this question about Black Like Me:

Do people find it offensive that he darkened his skin that way?

Bridget's Quiet Corner No. Not at all. He did it to see what we as black people dealt with during that time. It's not like he was doing black face to be a racist butt hole. …moreNo. Not at all. He did it to see what we as black people dealt with during that time. It's not like he was doing black face to be a racist butt hole. Because I personally understand why he did it, it doesn't bother me at all. Have you read the book? He gives explanation as to why he was doing it. They may have then, even some now, but many with some level of common sense and critical thinking would understand it, especially once they have read the book.(less)

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