Iowa teacher says she didn't know wearing blackface was offensive A teacher in an Iowa district that has been criticized for discriminating against minorities says she regrets wearing blackface for a Halloween costume and that she didn't know it is offensive. The Davenport school district has said it's investigating teacher Megan Luloff , who wore the makeup for her costume when she attended an Oct. 19 party unconnected to her job. Her attorney said in a letter Wednesday that Luloff had never heard the term blackface, didn't know its history or "how hurtful it is to all African-Americans." The letter also says Luloff regrets her actions. A district spokeswoman Thursday ... Continue reading... http://www.khq.com/story/39401585/iowa-teacher-says-she-didnt-know-wearing-blackface-was-offensive