Morris Dancing A Part of Our History

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So a few days ago a few members of the public in Birmingham disrupted and shouted down a Morris Dancing Performance, saying it was racist as the members dancing were in blackface. This is following a recent trend, with the Shrewsbury Folk Festival also banning Morris Dancers in the tradition blackface. In this video I will examine the roots of Morris Dancing and its blackface tradition, specifically addressing those who believe it to be racist. • Facebook: / history-with-hilbert-1448562625153968 • Send me an email if you'd be interested in doing a collaboration! [email protected]

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