TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized Wednesday for wearing brownface and blackface after a yearbook picture surfaced showing him at an Arabian Nights-themed party in 2001, embroiling the politician in another scandal as he faces a tough battle for a second term.
The photograph, published Wednesday by Time and taken while Trudeau was a teacher at the private West Point Grey Academy in Vancouver, depicts the then-29-year-old smiling while wearing a feathered turban, his face darkened in a practice with racist roots.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologizes after 2001 photo surfaces of him in brownface
Justin Trudeau Apologizes After Brownface Photo Surfaces
Justin Trudeau Wore Brownface at 2001 ‘Arabian Nights’ Party While He Taught at a Private School
Justin Trudeau apologizes for wearing brownface during 2001 event at school
Photo shows Canadian PM Justin Trudeau wearing brownface at 2001 party
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau apologizes for wearing ‘brownface’ after photo emerges