Which Africa Are You Celebrating? Woman Causes A Stir With Her "African" Themed Party |
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An Australian woman caused quite a stir on social media with pictures from her “African” themed 21st party, where guests came dressed in leopard skin, blackfaces, elephant and gorilla costumes, warpaint, and Native American headdresses. Her explanation to all this madness, ‘OH I wanted to celebrate another country’s heritage” Africa is a continent baby girl. The story published on Buzzfeed about a young Australian woman who celebrated her 21st birthday with an “African theme” party The girl posted the pictures proudly and flatly refused to take them down when confronted by another individual about how they were racist apparently. Pictures were reported to facebook weeks ago and they still have not been taken down Well in her defense the young lady wrote a letter to explain her intension Okay don’t even know how to use tumbler but wanted to clarify this. Also one of my friends who is Mauritian painted himself white, but that photos didn’t make it to this page along with the MAJORITY of people who were amazingly detailed costumes that no one could take offense to!! I am sure that not one person at my party felt upset that said guest painted himself white as it was not meant in that way at all. Also, I have NEVER been asked to take these photos down, however if I had of course I would have done so, as I had no idea that anyone other than friends and guests could see these photos, and to be honest I am not a racist person at all so I didn’t think anyone could possibly take it that way. I intend to spend 2 months teaching english in cambodia in January, and cant wait to do the same in Africa. If you will still have me. To reiterate, I was cleopatra and did not encourage my guest to wear anything racist simply to come as something African Inspired, much like if you went to an australia day party (Which I am 100% sure people of all races and cultures do every year!!!) Again I am sorry for those I have offended and the photos have now been removed now that I have eventually been made aware people were upset. For those who know me at all you would know the last thing in the world I would want to do would be to offend people. Somebody needs to tell this child thanks but no thanks she can’t come to Africa to teach English and educate her that Africa is a continent like Asia and Europe. As a budding English teacher she should know simple rules of English which are not displayed in this letter. SMH, to her Monkey friends and their black faces. We are offended.
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