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Asian American Activism Thwarts Racist “Kung Fool” Costume

Kung Fool costume Kung Fool mask

On Thursday, October 10, 2002, Yellowworld.org launched Project Anti-Disguise, a grass-roots campaign to raise awareness about the racist, anti-Asian costume “Kung Fool.” A petition was immediately circulated to offer a mechanism by which the frustration, anger and firm resolution of the Asian community could constructively be channeled.

With the generous support of the Organization of Chinese Ameicans, San Diego, Project Anti-Disguise launched a blitzkrieg-style media assault, voicing its message in television, radio, print and online coverage.
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Project Anti-Disguise

Wow, what a difference a week can make.

While toiling away, lamenting my own existence, I found out last week that a costume manufacturer was selling this to kids:

And hey! Since I’ve got nothing better to do, I thought, why not try and be productive by starting an online petition? You can check it out at http://petition.yellowworld.org
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