Ralph Northam says he has now learned why blackface is so offensive

Ralph Northam.
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) says he now has a full understanding of why blackface is offensive.

The embattled governor, who is refusing to resign after admitting to having worn blackface while in medical school, spoke with CBS This Morning and was asked what he learned from the scandal that he didn't know already. He said that he "was born in white privilege" and "didn't realize really the powerful implications of that" before.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.