ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler said he was sorry Thursday after the New York Times obtained photos of him wearing blackface about two decades ago at
FILE - Rep. Mike Lawler , R-N.Y., listens during an event at SUNY Westchester Community College, May 10, 2023, in Valhalla, N.Y. ALBANY, N.Y. — U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler said he was sorry Thursday after the New York Times obtained photos of him wearing blackface about two decades ago at a college Halloween costume party where he dressed as Michael Jackson .
In a statement provided to The Associated Press, Lawler described himself as a lifelong Jackson superfan who was attempting to pay homage to the pop star. “I am a student of history and for anyone who takes offense to the photo, I am sorry,” Lawler said. “All you can do is live and learn, and I appreciate everyone’s grace along the way.”
In his statement Thursday, Lawler said “one of my greatest memories” was attending a Jackson concert at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Blackface Halloween Party Michael Jackson Apology Reelection Hudson Valley Controversy
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Photo shows U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler wearing blackface at college Halloween party in 2006U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler said he was sorry after the New York Times obtained photos of him wearing blackface about two decades ago at a college Halloween costume party where he dressed as Michael Jackson.
Read more »
Photo shows U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler wearing blackface at college Halloween party in 2006ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler said he was sorry Thursday after the New York Times obtained photos of him wearing blackface about two decades
Read more »
Photo shows U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler wearing blackface at college Halloween party in 2006Rep. Mike Lawler said he was sorry photos of him wearing blackface about two decades ago at a college Halloween costume party where he dressed as Michael…
Read more »
Photo shows U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler wearing blackface at college Halloween party in 2006U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler said he was sorry after the New York Times obtained photos of him wearing blackface about two decades ago at a college Halloween costume party where he dressed as Michael Jackson.
Read more »
Photo shows U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler wearing blackface at college Halloween party in 2006U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler said he was sorry after the New York Times obtained photos of him wearing blackface about two decades ago at a college Halloween costume party where he dressed as Michael Jackson.
Read more »
Photos show Rep. Mike Lawler of New York in blackface at college Halloween party in 2006The images emerged as Lawler, a first-term Republican, is locked in a competitive reelection fight for his congressional seat in New York's Hudson Valley.
Read more »