Koko Hunter - Fake black man.
Posted on 04/18/2022 11:53:51 AM PDT by rktman
Two diversity advocates in the Scottsdale, Arizona school district were so eager to find racism lurking in a (highly successful) fundraiser that they accused a black D.J. hired for the event of wearing blackface. Evidently, the costume and/or hairstyle of the D.J. at the '70s-themed event triggered them somehow to accuse Koko Hunter, second from the right in the photo below, of the sin of racial impersonation of an African American via blackface:
According to the account in the U.K. Daily Mail, The two eager-to-be-offended diversicrats are
Jill Lassen, co-chair of the Scottsdale Parent Council's diversity, equity and inclusion committee
...and...
[Stuart] Rhoden ... an instructor at Arizona State University who also serves on the Scottsdale school district's Equity and Inclusion Committee.
Rhoden, who is black,
questioned the PTA's acceptance of blackface, wherein a person, usually white, paints their skin to portray a black person. The practice has roots in early 19th century American theater and is now widely considered racist.
In a Facebook post last week, he apologized to 'dude' for the mistake, only to then double-down and suggest that Hunter was wearing makeup to make himself look darker.
'Let me be clear, a Black man, apparently in Black face is an entirely different discussion than a White person. However I did not state that the person was White.
'It was assumed that was my intent, and perhaps it was, but nonetheless, looking on his FB page (photos below), it seems at the very least he is in darker make-up if not "Black face" or I am completely mistaken and it's the lighting of the patio,' Rhoden said.
Cont in comment:
(Excerpt) Read more at americanthinker.com ...
'So here's what I want to say. I apologize to dude for the implication, but the sentiment still stands, Black face by anyone, in this day and age is problematic. I also apologize to folks who reposted and made other statements based on my assumption.'
In my book, that's not a real apology. He doesn't know if makeup is used, but even if it were, so what?
Lassen, who is white, had no choice but to go for utter self-debasement:
'You are right, we should've reached out and inquired before making such accusations. I cannot fathom the hurt, anger and frustration you felt after you and others volunteered countless hours on your event,' wrote Lassen, who describes herself as an 'ardent community volunteer, activist, and ally to the LGBTQ+ community.'
'Again I truly apologize. I hope that you can find it in your heart to forgive me and not harbor resentment towards SPC.'
YUGE DOH! Are these assclowns still employed? Likely. NOT 'dei', 'die'.
The “black” accuser must be 50% white. No wonder he did not recognize the black guy.
So, dont use so many words in search then? 😂🙌
Rhoden must live a very isolated life if he’s never seen very dark-skinned Black Americans.
Oh, grow up Snowflake. Spend less time untying the knot in your panties and more time studying the curriculum you’re approving and the crap your teachers are passing off for education.
Isn’t Elon Musk an African American?
I doubt it since he is Black himself:
I'm guessing the DJ in question probably didn't "sound" Black to him, exacerbated by the fact that (since it was a 70's Disco themed event) he was wearing what could be considered stereotypically "Black" apparel.
It’s the hair that I thought was fake. It thought he was wearing a big afro wig.
Poor socially retarded people finally find a fit in the world hating other people and they even screw that up.
Oh, I think people are just antsy to jump on everything they think might endear them to the ‘anti-racist’ left. It escapes them that in the process, some of them become downright racist themselves.
Luv me some krewe of zulu.
Race of professional victims overreach...SMH..
A black man wearing blackface. Not that he had to...
Honi soit qui mal y pense, a maxim of the Anglo-Norman language, a dialect of Old Norman French. Shamed be (the person) who thinks evil of it.
Louis Armstrong presided as their King one year.
Somebody should have slapped him, but who would do such a thing?
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