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First Lady Magazine Cover Controversy

Michelle Obama Photoshopped

Fuera de Serie

The Spanish Magazine de Fuera de Serie has found itself in a world of controversy by putting Michelle Obama’s head on the body of a topless slave. Many are finding this cover to be extremely racist while the magazine is attempting to defend its decision. What do you think?

 

 A Spanish magazine landed themselves in the middle of a racial controversy over a Photoshopped picture of First Lady Michelle Obama on the cover of their latest issue.

The picture places Mrs Obama's face in a 1800 portrait of a slave with an exposed breast, and Magazine de Fuera de Serie likely knew the image was going to stir up controversy.

The editors may have had a different message in mind given the historical context of the particular painting, but that sentiment was overlooked by online viewers who found the composite offensive and racist. Read More

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