Cultural Appropriation
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Kim Kardashian addresses blackfishing, cultural appropriation accusations: 'I've learned and grown over the years'
The 41-year-old mogul talks about criticism to her braided hairstyles and Kimono brand launch.
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Black creators say latest TikTok audio trends are perpetuating digital blackface: 'This is hurting Black people'
"Dear Nonblacks: you are proving my point by calling the audio of a Black woman just speaking as she naturally does, 'sassy and assertive.'"
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Shay Mitchell gets called out for cultural appropriation: ‘Why would you choose box braids?’
The Canadian actress is facing backlash for her hairstyle in a recent TikTok video.
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Kendall Jenner called out for ‘cosplaying’ Mexican women in tequila campaign
The 25-year-old supermodel faces criticism over the styling of her 818 campaign.
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Why Kendall Jenner is facing backlash for 'cultural appropriation' over new tequila company
The 25-year-old model announced her new business venture on Tuesday. Now she's being called out for cultural appropriation.
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Viral TikTok video calls out how social media trends 'colonized and whitewashed' Black culture
A newly viral TikTok video is really driving the appropriation issue home after its creator, Demi Vaughn, called out Generation Z for the widespread whitewashing of Black culture.
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How to celebrate Thanksgiving without erasing the ‘exploitation and genocide' of Native American people
Experts say it's important to acknowledge the troubling history of Thanksgiving, as well as the contributions of Native Americans.
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How Indigenous culture is appropriated when people declare their ‘spirit animals’
While the 'spirit animal' has evolved into American meme culture, it has strong roots in Indigenous tribes.
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White male professor caught posing as Black woman on Twitter is just the latest in a bizarre trend: 'Identity tourism'
Chapman’s curious behavior echoes that of many before him, including, most recently, an activist and two college instructors.
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'Pow Wow Princess,' 'Geisha Glam' and 'Gypsy': Beware of cultural appropriation posing as a Halloween costume
“Cultural appropriation is important to consider during Halloween, because this is when we are most likely to dress up in a costume that is representative of another culture,” reminds one expert.
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'As Black women, we've been doing a lot. It's time that people honor us': 241 Cosmetics co-founders Feven and Helena on shaping the beauty industry
Black women founders account for 0.2 percent of venture capital funding. While that number is grim, Feven and Helena Yohannes are proof that it is possible to fully fund your own company and be successful.
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The 'caucasity': How a viral TikTok video is laying bare cultural appropriation through slang
TikTok sensation “Kombucha Girl” found herself in hot water after attributing the genesis of commonly used phrases like “sis,” “snatched,” “periodt” and “whew chile” to “internet culture” and “stan twitter,” as opposed to where they actually originated — deep within Black culture.
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Comme des Gar?ons Is Being Called Out for Cultural Appropriation on the Runway
On Friday, the Japanese fashion house sent models (mostly white) down the runway wearing lace-front wigs designed to resemble cornrows, and critics were quick to call out the brand for cultural appropriation.
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Kylie Jenner accused of cultural appropriation after posting old photo: 'This gotta go'
Kylie Jenner is starting the new year with accusations of cultural appropriation after posting a never-been-seen photo.
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Princess Cruises apologizes for 'cultural insensitivity' after workers dress up in Māori costumes
A cruise ship company has apologized for "cultural insensitivity" after staff dressed in inaccurate Māori costumes, painted their faces, and performed a version of the traditional Māori welcoming ceremony.
