EPISODE · Aug 30, 2025 · 1H 44M
The Conversation: “Representation Matters: Talking Blackface and Inclusivity in Cosplay”
from The Conversation: With Philip Cooper · host Philip Cooper
🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with Destinycosplays, Jarofjam, and Cos Design to have an honest conversation about a serious issue in the cosplay community: the use of blackface and skin-darkening in 2025.We dive into:Why representation in cosplay matters.Whether ignorance can still be an excuse in today’s world.The impact these actions have on Black cosplayers and the wider community.How we can celebrate characters of color without crossing the line.This is about more than costumes—it’s about respect, accountability, and building a truly inclusive cosplay community. If you care about cosplay, creativity, and community, this is a discussion you don’t want to miss.#Cosplay #RepresentationMatters #Podcast
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🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with Destinycosplays, Jarofjam, and Cos Design to have an honest conversation about a serious issue in the cosplay community: the use of blackface and skin-darkening in 2025.We dive into:Why representation in cosplay matters.Whether ignorance can still be an excuse in today’s world.The impact these actions have on Black cosplayers and the wider community.How we can celebrate characters of color without crossing the line.This is about more than costumes—it’s about respect, accountability, and building a truly inclusive cosplay community. If you care about cosplay, creativity, and community, this is a discussion you don’t want to miss.#Cosplay #RepresentationMatters #Podcast
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