‘I’m Still Here’ Oscar Nominee & Golden Globe Winner Fernanda Torres Apologizes … https://t.co/5qN68b2lCR
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Academy-Award nominee Fernanda Torres issued an apology statement after a clip of her doing blackface on Fantastico, a comedy sketch show, in 2008 recently resurfaced.
“Almost twenty years ago, I appeared in blackface in a comedy sketch from a Brazilian TV show. I am very sorry for this. I’m making this statement as it is important for me to address this swiftly to avoid further pain and confusion.
“At that time, despite the efforts of Black movements and organizations, the awareness of the racist history and symbolism of blackface hadn’t yet entered the mainstream public consciousness in Brazil. Thanks to better cultural understanding and important but incomplete achievements in this century, it’s very clear now in our country and everywhere that blackface is never acceptable.
“This is an important conversation we must continue to have with one another in order to prevent the normalization of racist practices then and now. As an artist and global citizen, and from my open heart, I remain attentive and committed to the pursuit of vital changes needed to live in a world free from inequality and racism.”
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