After Virginia Governor’s Blackface Scandal, More Politicians And Celebrities Are Exposed For Darkening Their Skin

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Virginia Governor Ralph Northam - After Gov. Northam admitted to wearing blackface while in college, other politicians, like his own attorney general, have come forward.  (Photo: Alex Edelman/Getty Images)
Ralph Northam Accused Of Dressing In Blackface Or As KKK Member - While Gov. Northam first apologized then later denied appearing in the KKK/blackface yearbook image, he did admit to using shoe polish on his skin to once dress as Michael Jackson. (Photo: Library of Yearbooks)
Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring - Attorney General Mark Herring is also facing resignation demands for admitting to wearing blackface in the '80s while dressing up as Kurtis Blow. (Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)Florida Secretary of State Mike Ertel - Florida Secretary of State Michael Ertel resigned after photos emerged of him in blackface dressed as a Hurricane Katrina victim just months after the massive storm.

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Virginia Governor Ralph Northam - After Gov. Northam admitted to wearing blackface while in college, other politicians, like his own attorney general, have come forward. (Photo: Alex Edelman/Getty Images)

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