‘America’s Next Top Model’ alum sparks conversation about blackface
There’s a difference between appreciation and appropriation.
On Aug 24, 2015 by Marisa Kabas
Online protests got this “lesbian luau” cancelled—but it’s not what you think
Lesbians protested a “lesbian luau” at a Portland gay bar, citing racism and appropriation.
On Aug 19, 2015 by Mary Emily O’Hara
If white women can wear afros, why can’t black people have natural hair at work?
Black is ‘cool’—until it means you’re unemployed.
On Aug 5, 2015 by Alexandra Samuels
The argument between Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj is not a ‘feud’
When women have intellectual debates, they’re not having a cat fight.
On Jul 22, 2015 by Alexandra Samuels
7 things the Internet needs to learn about Kylie Jenner and cultural appropriation
What if we loved black people as much as we love black culture?
On Jul 14, 2015 by Alexandra Samuels
‘Hunger Games’ star Amandla Stenberg calls out Kylie Jenner over cornrows photo
It’s not the first time the star has called out cultural appropriation.
On Jul 12, 2015 by Selena Larson
What the fascination with Miley Cyrus’s gender says about us
Don’t rush to label Miley. That’s her right, not ours.
On Jun 30, 2015 by [email protected]
9 ridiculous things everyone needs to stop saying about Rachel Dolezal
Don’t give her a pass.
On Jun 16, 2015 by Derrick Clifton
What Rachel Dolezal can teach us about being a white ally
This is not what working for justice looks like.
On Jun 15, 2015 by Derrick Clifton
The ‘nipyata’ is a piñata filled with tiny bottles of booze
Happy Cinco de Drinko, as they say.
On May 5, 2015 by Marisa Kabas
This 16-year-old just schooled the world on cultural appropriation
It was originally for a history class, but it’s spreading far beyond that.
On Apr 17, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski
Dear Urban Outfitters—stop telling white people it’s OK to steal from Native American culture
Urban Outfitters gives you yet another reason to hate them.
On Apr 8, 2015 by Jacqueline Keeler
Dsquared2 catches flak for offensive Native American-inspired collection
Can the high-end fashion industry make it through one season without a racism scandal? Apparently not.
On Mar 9, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Iggy Azalea responds to criticism of her ‘blaccent’
Eve, Jill Scott, and Iggy Azalea weigh in on cultural appropriation in hip-hop.
On Jan 29, 2015 by Nayomi Reghay
What the backlash against ‘bae’ reveals about society’s attitude toward black culture
Just because Miley Cyrus and Chick-fil-A are using it doesn’t mean you should give it up.
On Jan 5, 2015 by Derrick Clifton
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