Black-face for office party costume isn’t funny
Dear Amy: We are planning a costume party at my workplace.
We all decided to dress up as people from an iconic TV show. However, two of my coworkers, who are light skinned, are going over the top to change their skin tone to match the darker-toned cast members of the show.
I personally do not feel comfortable with this. I think it is not only insulting, but very unprofessional.
I’m not sure how to get that across without being rude. My attempts at reconsideration have fallen on deaf ears. In their minds, it is clearly innocent and meant as a joke.
I personally do not see it as a joke, and I don’t want to be involved in a group photo with two people doing something I don’t agree with. What can I do?
– Insulted
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