Interview: Black Face Jesus
by Brad Walsh

Black Face Jesus runs around New York City leaving confusion and hot flash bulbs wherever he goes. He’s white, and in this country there is a big white elephant of a stigma attached to someone like him appearing in black face, especially for what appears to an outsider to be for entertainment purposes. Is he offensive? Probably. Is he a Christian? Does it make a difference? Do I think he’s awesome? I don’t know. Even after talking with him I have no idea what’s going on.

Brad Walsh: So, why the black face, Black Face Jesus?

Black Face Jesus: Black Face Jesus is a movement of peace and love in a world filled with hate and anger. I portray Jesus as dark-skinned because that’s exactly what he was. People of that time and region were dark-skinned. DaVinci’s “Last Supper” shows Jesus with light skin and blonde hair. The church at that time in Europe was trying to cover the fact that he was dark, so when DaVinci painted him white, history followed his lead. And hence, we are left with the image we know today.

BW: Why the American Flag?

BFJ: Without freedom, this platform, “the body of Christ,” would cease to exist. I wear this flag as a sign of respect to the men and women who have fought to preserve our way of life. We live in a country where we can bash our President, choose our religion and political stance. America is free and we are Americans.

BW: What did you wear for Halloween?

BFJ: I was White Face Jesus.

BW: Gawker.com reported that your goal is to lobby for hybrid taxis, akin to Miss America’s pet charity. Black face and hybrids: what’s the connection?

BFJ: Hybrid taxis are a small step to making changes that will benefit the generations to come. New York City is “Rome.” People all over the world have their eye on our little island; it would be a good show of humanity to start this here. When you have sex you wear a condom, why not when you drive a car? Drive a hybrid. It’s common sense.

BW: Do you ever have difficulty hailing cabs?

BFJ: Only when I’m with more than four people.

BW: As winter continues, can we expect any changes in the crown of thorns, flag cape, and diaper ensemble? Does the Holy Black Face Spirit keep you warm?

BFJ: It gets cold, but when I think of going in or going home, I remind myself of the road that Jesus walked to his death on Calvary. The cross I bear is nothing compared to the path he walked.

BW: How many times do you think White Face Jesus would have exposed his holy cross at a Rated X Panty Party?

BFJ: I’ve exposed myself twice. What, are you surprised Jesus had a cock?

Well, Black Face Jesus, I was fairly certain that if he did, it would never be flapping in my face and arriving to me the next day as an e-mail forward.

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