How do I explain to someone in the UK that "blacking up" as Tommie Smith is not acceptable? [more inside]
posted by lumiere on Jul 24, 2012 - 44 answers

I'm running in a Zombie Infected 5k Obstacle Course. I could dress as a casual runner caught in the apocalypse, but where's the fun in that? [more inside]
posted by CPAGirl on Sep 21, 2011 - 19 answers

I got invited to a "racial stereotype" Hallowe'en party. Umm, what? I don't like this idea but am not sure how to proceed. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 18, 2010 - 53 answers

I'm white. The character I am dressing up as for Halloween happens to be black. Face paint? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 27, 2006 - 71 answers