News Protesters go after 110-year-old group’s Mardi Gras tradition of black makeup February 22, 2019February 22, 2019Ashley May, USA TODAYComments Off on Protesters go after 110-year-old group’s Mardi Gras tradition of black makeup Activists are going after the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club for their use of black makeup, saying it's reinforcing racism.