Moreover, we know that cultural appropriation isn’t a respectful act; are the “hyper-white nerds” actually the anti-racist ones because they refrain from appropriating African-American culture? And does it matter whether we’re talking about youth culture (in which intellectualism can often go...
I got that phrasing (“affirmational/transformational”) from RaceFail, which is a word for many interconnected conversations about racism, cultural appropriation, discourse, and fandom that happened in early 2009. (In “Feminist Point of View: A Geek Feminism Retrospective”, Skud discussed how Ra...
This week, they discuss cultural appropriation vs appreciation, culture vultures and highlight examples of each. This episode was recorded September 1, 2018, before the untimely passing of Mac Miller, who is praised in this episode. Another reminder to give artists their … Continue reading #...
” origins lost in time, those that we share. Then there are “prevailing conversations,” discourse in the air, on the airwaves in cyberspace, conversations that we hear and think about or just absorb, that reflect the cultural values of the specific contexts that ...
We have already had some good discussions about cultural appreciation vs cultural appropriation, linked to Black History Month. Families can get involved too – here are some great ways for you to get involved in the conversation! Check the website ...
But the song is not offending the rap artists I’m pretty sure, which is an interesting phenomenon itself in an era of calling out cultural appropriation. What is Cher doing differently, (other than dating a rap producer)? What cultural work did “Believe” perform? Controversy always ...
early morning mindfulness can seem less like a fairytale and more like a non-negotiable. begin your mornings with the intention of self-preservation before your to-do lists define your day. this may require you to get up earlier or reevaluate the appropriation of your time, but afterward, it...
his proposal smacks of stereotyping and cultural appropriation. His supporters are “noble savages,” romantic fantasies of what First Nations individuals look like. They represent regions of the country rather than constitute meaningful inclusion of Indigenous people, who were not consulted about the co...
The people at Native Appropriations, among others, complained about cultural appropriation of native designs, and the Paul Frank company reached out to them to ask, learn and take action! They have not only issued an apology but yanked photos of the event and removed all native designs from th...
Cultural Appropriation has different meanings in parallel worlds. To people of color, the term is a ‘dig.’ To whites, it’s… Like this: Like Loading... 16 Comments Continue Reading... Suicide: What To Do When A Friend Waves Red Flags Angela Grant January 7, 2019 Aren’t we all...