Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended an anti-racism protest on Friday where he took a public knee in solidarity with demonstrators - but not without being reminded of his blackface photos. While some thanked him for his support, many on social media were quick to point out his history of wearing blackface which emerged in several photos last year. 'Trudeau couldn't get away with going to this event in blackface so he went with a black mask instead,' one person tweeted. Another critic said the gesture was 'as effective as wearing blackface to end racism...which he has also done.' Trudeau came under fire last September after three photos emerged of him wearing blackface, including one of him in costume during a 2001 Arabian Nights party when he was a teacher.

Source: Daily Mail June 05, 2020 22:52 UTC