There's a good article from a few years back that I think accurately touches the heart of this issue.
The cosplayer may not have dressed up with an intent to be racist or hurtful, but it is deeply rooted in racism, intentional or not.
I think it is super important to emphasize that skin tone is not part of a costume. No, it isn't ok to alter your skin tone in a bid to be "authentic".
If you're white and want to cosplay Pyke, that's cool. Just don't change your skin color in a bid to be "authentic".
The cosplayer may not have dressed up with an intent to be racist or hurtful, but it is deeply rooted in racism, intentional or not.
I think it is super important to emphasize that skin tone is not part of a costume. No, it isn't ok to alter your skin tone in a bid to be "authentic".
If you're white and want to cosplay Pyke, that's cool. Just don't change your skin color in a bid to be "authentic".