I'm sure there was no mal intent. Emulating a great team of black-skinned Olympic Champions by white-skinned people is a crime? Disappointing reaction.

Jonelle Mangione Cochran

As a woman of color, it's upsetting to see so few taking this matter seriously. In 2017 I thought everyone understood that wearing blackface (yellowface, brownface, etc.) is offensive.

Shay Olivarria

Wow, just seeing this. All of you who don't see how offensive that picture is should go through some sort of sensitivity training. You are right Shay, in 2017 it should be known you don't do that in the workplace and out of respect for others in your private lives. I'm actually more offended by those who commented thinking it is OK.

Alvaro Cesar Macias

I am sure there was no bad intent, but that doesn't mean the gesture isn't offensive. I, too, thought that wearing blackface, etc. was a well-understood line not to cross. My mother's group was full of concerns about what might offend as their children sought to transform themselves into their favorite Disney princesses for Halloween. Changing skin color was universally acknowledged to be unacceptable. If you find yourself thinking this isn't a problem or a big deal, please take the opportunity to research this and to understand why it is. And please, when people of color tell you something is offensive, believe them. I appreciate that CU Times has highlighted this so that we may move all corners of our movement forward. It is uncomfortable to acknowledge transgressions, but we must do so to do better and to be better. This is a learning and growing opportunity.

Alison Christie

I understand the highly inappropriate nature of such a costume. Still it's a little confusing where you draw the Halloween line.

Mike Vadala

There are many ways to respect and pay tribute to people through costume, but changing one's skin color is unnecessary and a deeply misguided way to do so. It is racist and wrong.

Sasha Kemble