Blackface Archives - Awful Announcing

A graphic of some notable Deadspin moments, including (L to R) founding editor Will Leitch, story subject Manti Te’o, lawsuit plaintiff Terry (“Hulk Hogan”) Bollea, G/O Media CEO JIm Spanfeller, and a Chiefs’ fan the publication accused of wearing blackface.

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Looking back at 19 years of Deadspin, from Will Leitch founding to Lineup Publishing sale

Family of young Chiefs fan sues Deadspin over blackface accusation

After many threats of a lawsuit over the article, it's here.

Dan Le Batard blasts ‘stupidity’ of the right embracing Deadspin’s blackface controversy

"I can’t help but laugh at the idea that they want them sued for one racism, while the kid is still in full racist garb."