The fact that we are contemplating this for educational purposes is very important. It's clear that many people don't understand the historical legacy of blackface. It was perpetuated in the theatre to mock and to put Black people in their place, and that is a place of bondage and slavery.
Just as somebody would come to a parade and fly a flag for intimidation, the theatre was a place of mockery. People went to degrade other human beings and to make them subhuman.
The fact that we're even contemplating it is deeply hurtful to me. It's enlightening and promising because I see a future in understanding that we are going down a path where we will look into just how hurtful these symbols are.
Thank you. I agree with your amendment.