Mary Poppins,' and a Nanny's Shameful Flirting With Blackface
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Publishing Stupid 'Hot Takes' Is Why We Can't Have National Discussions
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Mary Poppins branded racist by US academic in 'blackface' row over scene where she gets covered in soot, London Evening Standard
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The latest: Mary Poppins does blackface
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The New York Times in Print for Tuesday, January 29, 2019 - The New York Times
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Mary Poppins,' and a Nanny's Shameful Flirting With Blackface - The New York Times
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Did a College Professor Label the Film 'Mary Poppins' Racist?
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Mary Poppins,' and a Nanny's Shameful Flirting With Blackface - The New York Times
Mary Poppins branded racist – for 'blacking up' - PressReader
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The New York Times in Print for Tuesday, January 29, 2019 - The New York Times
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Is Disney's Mary Poppins racist?
Is 'Mary Poppins' racist and using blackface? This professor says yes - Deseret News
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Well, Mary Poppins, and by guilt of association- Chimney Sweeps, are racist. : r/facepalm
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Mary Poppins branded racist by US academic - for 'blacking up' in iconic sweeps' rooftop scene