Blackface performer plans fundraiser for 6 indicted Baltimore officers

FOX DC ^ | 7/22/15 | Brian White

[SoFloFreeper]

A former Baltimore police officer said Wednesday that he plans to perform an Al Jolson routine in blackface to raise money for the six Baltimore officers who have been indicted in the death of Freddie Gray.

Bobby Berger, whose performances as Jolson created tension with the department in the 1980s, said Wednesday that 610 tickets have been sold in eight days at $45 each for the Nov. 1 fundraiser in Glen Burnie.

[SoFloFreeper]

The cops will be pressured to not take the money. The new American fascism, brought to you by the Democrat party.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

This will not turn out well...

[Rodamala]

Maybe Howard Stern can show up in blackface as Ted Danson and they can sing My Old Kentucky Home as a duet?

[JimRed]

What do the three cops involved who happen to be black think about it?

[wideawake]

They would be fools to take the money.

First, the black cops on trial would understandably find it offensive.

Second, the white cops on trial would be telling the jury pool: "Yes, we are actually racists."

This guy is a self-aggrandizing tool.

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

This should go well . . .

Maryland "Freak State" DANG!

[Lazamataz]

I say, full bore ahead! Screw ‘em.

[MeshugeMikey]

Berger...and.....Al Jolson.....was Jolson White??

[MeshugeMikey]

November 1 Ping!

[Bigg Red]

Not too bright....

[Slings and Arrows]

Whoopie Goldberg hasn’t aged well.