Skeletons in the Closet with Painted Faces: Eoin Hayes Blackface Scandal
Photos of Social Democrat TD Eoin Hayes dressed as former US President Barack Obama have sparked controversy and debate over his participation in "blackface".
Old photos of politicians in blackface are not uncommon, with many on both sides of the political spectrum facing similar scandals.
These scandals often follow a familiar pattern: a sombre statement from the politician, emphasizing they didn't mean to participate in a harmful or racist practice, or claiming they didn't know better at the time.
The photos of Hayes, taken during his time as president of University College Cork's Student Union, show him wearing brown makeup on his face and hands.
Politicians often deal with blackface scandals by issuing a statement and waiting for the controversy to pass.
Author's summary: Eoin Hayes faces backlash over old blackface photos.
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