New York Congressman, Mike Lawler, dey face serious backlash after one old photo of him in blackface as Michael Jackson resurface from a 2006 Halloween party. Lawler initially apologize on Thursday, saying his costume was “a genuine homage to one of my childhood idols,” but many people no buy am.
Lawler explain say his intent no be to demean or malign black Americans, but to pay homage to Michael Jackson, who he describe as “the greatest entertainer of all time.” However, his Democratic opponent, Mondaire Jones, who be Black, criticize Lawler’s apology, saying he knew it was wrong and only sorry because he got caught.
This controversy dey expected to be a central issue in the upcoming debates between Lawler and Jones as they compete for the congressional seat in New York’s 17th District. Blackface, a historically offensive practice, has drawn criticism from politicians and celebrities over the years.
In another development, a young man named Brandon Conway dey make waves on TikTok with his uncanny resemblance to Michael Jackson’s voice. Conway’s first TikTok video, where he sing “The Way You Make Me Feel,” has garnered over 27 million views in less than three weeks, leaving many in awe of his vocal talent.
