US EditionKrewe of Tucks Issues Statement Following Circulation of Racist Display on Float
Two parade riders were permanently removed after dangling Black Barbie dolls by the neck, a symbol that evoked lynching and sparked official investigations and community condemnation.
- On Saturday, images and video showed a Black toy hung by the neck from beads on a Krewe of Tucks float, while Railyn Lee, a seven-year-old girl from Houston, caught one of the dolls on her birthday.
- The beads-around-neck practice involves tying beads to dolls, but the Krewe of Tucks purchased 30 Black and 30 White "Barbie-like" dolls, with beads evoking the historical context of lynching and racial violence.
- Mayor Helena Moreno and Council President JP Morrell said they pledged investigations and accountability, while Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill opened a probe and the Krewe of Tucks permanently terminated two riders Monday.
- Community and faith leaders demanded accountability, urging a $5,000 fine and probation for the krewe, after the family was invited to Gallier Hall to watch future parades, officials said.
- Looking ahead, the krewe pledged to fully vet the situation, meet with Mayor Helena Moreno, Council President JP Morrell, and Attorney General Murrill, and share lessons with other krewes.
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Source: Erika Goldring / Getty It’s goes without saying that Mardi Gras a special time of year in New Orleans when the city gathers to celebrate one of the most historic cultural events in America. Sadly, this years festivities took. A dark turn when a young Black girl experienced overt racism is for the first time. According to NOLA, Railyn Lee was celebrating her 7th birthday with her family on Sunday when she caught a Black doll with Mardi …
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