Instead, he showed them videos about the racist origins of blackface and slavery in America, and they agreed to drop the makeup. “[I told them] about the history [behind blackface] and [said] you decide whether you want to do it.”These Instagram screenshots show popular YouTuber group Wackyboys performing the coffin dance in blackface. Photo: ScreenshotAlthough the crew decided not to do the skit, other Taiwanese groups have drawn fire for performing it in blackface. This follows popular dance group Luxy Boyz’ performance of the same dance in blackface last month at popular night club Omni. After complaints, the club and crew removed the videos and refrained from wearing blackface in subsequent acts.

Source: Taipei Times June 03, 2020 15:56 UTC