In Austria and elsewhere in Europe during the early 20th century, advertisements for products like coffee, soap, and cigarettes often featured caricatures of Black people, portraying them as primitive or foolish. The racist reasoning behind these pencils are difficult for us to comprehend today, but it’s important to recognize and learn from the past to ensure a more equitable future.
In Austria and elsewhere in Europe during the early 20th century, advertisements for products like coffee, soap, and cigarettes often featured caricatures of Black people, portraying them as primitive or foolish. The racist reasoning behind these pencils are difficult for us to comprehend today, but it’s important to recognize and learn from the past to ensure a more equitable future.