Mr. Fleming:  Well, for several weeks I read up, caught up, " re-examined, re-evaluated." The only 'sensible' conclusion is not to wear blackface make-up. Explore for yourself.

https://rampages.us/greggdk/2015/10/26/introduction-to-blackface/
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/20/arts/music/an-otello-without-the-blackface-nods-to-modern-tastes.html?_r=0
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/dont-wear-blackface-halloween_us_5633b4dde4b06317991244ac
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/10/28/dear-white-people-blackface-is-not-ok.html