The city of Madrid is receiving heavy criticism for a campaign on the occasion of Epiphany. In a video that the Spanish capital’s city council sent to dozens of children, the three wise men give a personalized message. The only problem: Balthasar is played by a white actor who has painted his face black and speaks with a poor accent. According to many, the city council is guilty of racism. “A disgusting video that makes fun of the black population,” it sounds.
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LOOK. Madrid under fire for racist Epiphany video: Balthasar played by white actor with face painted
