In Mississippi: Sorority Girls dress up in Blackface as The Huxtables

For some reason racism in the deep South won't die, especially when it comes to BLACKFACE. This past weekend, 6 sorority girls dressed themselves in blackface and claimed to be the Huxtables from 'The Cosby Show'.

The USM Dean of Students Office said the six women, all members of Phi Mu sorority, dressed in blackface to depict themselves as the Huxtable family from “The Cosby Show,” as part of their participation in a 1980s-themed, off-campus costume party on Wednesday.

“Though it is clear that these women had no ill intent, it was also clear that they had little cultural awareness or competency, and did not understand the historical implication of costuming in blackface,” said Dean of Students Dr. Eddie Holloway.

The university is working with Phi Mu national sorority in response to the incident.“The conduct of these members in no way reflects the values and standards of Phi Mu Fraternity,” Phi Mu National President Kris Bridges said. “Our chapters are expected to abide by our policies and uphold a values-based culture. I am deeply disappointed by the actions of these members in their choice of costume for the social event.”

The girls are on probation and they will meet with the Black leaders on campus. The funny thing is, these girls claimed they had no idea about the meaning of blackface. I'm glad they were not in my office.

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