Tired of racism charge, Belgian 'Blackies' change colours The "Noirauds" or "Blackies", a group that marks Belgium's annual carnival season by charitable fund-raising in black face paint, have changed their colours. They will now wear the colours of the Belgian flag, hoping their costume will no longer attract comparison to racist "blackface" caricatures. IMAGES of 'Noirauds' parading in the streets of Brussels, and unveiling the Manneken Pis wearing their new colours AND SOUNDBITES of participants