New York Republican Rep. Mike Lawler acknowledged that he darkened his face as part of a Michael Jackson Halloween costume, which he called an “homage,” after The New York Times reported ...

Photos taken of Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) while in college nearly 20 years ago show him wearing blackface as part of a Halloween costume portraying pop star Michael Jackson, The New York Times ...

Michael Jackson was known for his distinct taste in fashion and his desire to stand out. ... In the 90s, Michael’s costume designers made a few new shirts for him, which he liked.

Perhaps Lawler does think his little get-up and face full of bronzer was an “homage” to Michael Jackson. Even if he is that dumb, it was still blackface that — like all minstrelsy ...

Photos taken of Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) while in college nearly 20 years ago show him wearing blackface as part of a Halloween costume portraying pop star Michael Jackson, The New York Times ...