Two marchers in the Philadelphia Mummers Parade have been accused of wearing blackface, embroiling the annual event in controversy once again.
News headlines today: Jan. 3, 2020David Maialetti/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, embroiling the annual event in controversy once again.
Gritty is the mascot for the Philadelphia Flyers, whose colors are black and orange. The majority of the marchers were seen wearing black and orange costumes.MORE: Virginia blackface scandals a reminder of racist practice and its traumatic effect on African-Americans Froggy Carr was disqualified and officials will explore additional penalties, according to Kenney. He did not specify what those penalties would be and a spokesperson for his office said there were no updates to share about next steps.MORE: Backlash in Maryland and Illinois after several high school students wear blackface
"They need to pull the plug on this parade. I think it's time for it to go. It's the only parade that causes controversy on an annual basis," Muhammad told ABC Philadelphia stationMembers of the Saints Wench Brigade strut in front of the judges at City Hall during the Mummers Parade, Jan. 1, 2019, in Philadelphia.
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