Blackface Again Mars Philadelphia’s Troubled New Year Parade

UNDATED (AP) — The mayor of Philadelphia is sharply criticizing two men who wore blackface while marching in the city’s annual New Year’s Day Mummers Parade. The group the men apparently were affiliated with was disqualified from Wednesday’s parade and may face additional penalties. Mayor Jim Kenney called it “abhorrent and unacceptable.” The Mummers Parade features ornate costumes and musical performances and attracts thousands of spectators each year. Previous parades have been marred by racially and socially offensive displays, and organizers have boosted cultural education efforts in recent years.


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