Cultural appropriation vs. cultural appreciation — the difference can be tricky. So, let's talk about it. Sometimes the line can be blurry when regarding both terms, and most people find themselves in ...
For many, October is an exciting month: leaves change colors, boots-and-sweater weather returns, and, of course, Halloween is celebrated. But for a lot of people Halloween can be as uncomfortable as ...
I noted a recent call for a boycott of a show at the Brownsville Museum of Art on the grounds that the featured artist, an Anglo, was appropriating and exploiting Mexican themes, while many ...
On the very few times I scroll through Twitter, I am dumbfounded at what people get mad at. It is all empty anger that creates no action or change. When I scrolled into the recent “Civil War of ...
Within the food industry, there is always controversy over what is considered cultural appropriation and appreciation. First, I will give fundamental definitions of the terms I will use in this ...
Christian Louboutin is a true citizen of the world, typically pinging between Paris, Portugal, Egypt, New York, Bombay, Bhutan — you name it. When he unveiled his exhibition at the Palais de la Porte ...
What happens when cultures collide? A backdrop of systemic racism can turn innocent cultural exchange into insidious cultural appropriation. Here's a closer look at what has become a central part of ...
(By Buzz Knight) There are many important core values that should permeate your organization. Transparency is important so the organization always knows where the business is headed. From transparency ...
Cultural consultants and experts weigh in. Adele's latest social media photo with her hair styled in Bantu knots has sparked controversy with many asking if the look is an example of cultural ...
For a long time now, the United States has been a place where different people, styles, and cultures have mixed and fused. This country is a melting pot, essentially. This “melting pot” has allowed ...
When learning about a new culture, it’s easy to get excited and want to learn more and participate in everything from the food to the fashion. Only sometimes what might feel like appreciation can turn ...