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: https://www.facebook.com/History-with-Hilbert-1448562625153968/ Send me an email if you'd be interested in doing a collaboration! historywithhilbert@gmail.com