cultural appropriation
Racism Is Going Viral on TikTok
"Social media often exacerbates hateful people who are looking for allies."
By Tayo Bero
Kylie Jenner Is Being Accused of “Blackfishing” With Her Latest Pic
“When will your family be done cosplaying Black women?”
By Kara K. Nesvig
Kim Kardashian West is Being Called Out for Wearing Braids (Again)
“Just because Black History Month is over doesn’t mean you can culturally appropriate.”
By Kara K. Nesvig
8 Times Fashion Designers Have Appropriated Black Hairstyles
Whether it's CDG or Alexander McQueen, when will designers do better?
By Gianluca Russo
Seriously, What Was Comme des Garçons Thinking?
The fashion brand sent white models down the runway in cornrows.
By Gianluca Russo
Surprise, Iggy Azalea Still Can’t Apologize for Cultural Appropriation
“I’m still going to make the same type of music.”
By Bianca Betancourt
This Platform Is Trying to Stop Fashion Magazines from Appropriating Black Culture
"Black women are the trendsetters and are constantly imitated."
By Amira Rasool
Some White Influencers Are Being Accused of "Blackfishing," or Using Makeup to Pass for Black
"Instagram is a breeding ground for white women who are able to cosplay blackness."
By Amira Rasool
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5 Times Victoria’s Secret Was Accused of Cultural Appropriation
From Chinese dragons to Native headdresses.
By Avery Matera
Don't Wear a Racist "Indian" Costume, Support These Native Fashion Designers Instead
There are ways to celebrate Native cultures without disrespecting Native people.
By Valerie Reynoso
This Halloween, Remember Native People Are Watching
Racism is normalized, but it's not normal.
By Heather Davidson
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This Fashion Show Is Proof That Culture Thrives When It's Not Appropriated
The Howard Homecoming runway was a joyful celebration of black style.
By Jessica AndrewsPhotography by Ashley Walker
Jeffree Star Just Responded to Accusations of Cultural Appropriation
"Young kids trying to be mad at something always."
By Teryn Payne
The Site That Sold a "Sexy Handmaid's Tale" Costume Has More Than 30 Offensive "Indian Costumes"
"Can ya’ll muster up enough backlash to do something about the site’s entire ‘Indian Costumes’ section?"
By Emma Sarran Webster
White People Need to Learn How to Appreciate a Different Culture Without Appropriating It
"To appreciate a culture, one must step back and actively learn about it and how to support it without thinking about how they can benefit from the beautiful characteristics of it."
By Alisha Acquaye
Model Salem Mitchell Had the Best Response to a Person Calling Her “Ghetto”
"Everything about what I look like is considered ‘trendy’ in the media and in fashion right now."
By Mekita Rivas
Kim Kardashian Is Being Called Out for Culturally Appropriating Fulani Braids AGAIN
“Kim Kardashian in these braids is exhausting.”
By Brooklyn White
Issa Rae Slammed Cultural Appropriation at the CFDA Awards
The actress also chose to wear black designers for the event.
By Amira Rasool
Anthropologie Is Being Accused of Appropriating a Keffiyeh for a Tote Bag
They have since apologized.
By Lauren Rearick
How Aurora James Started an Africa-Based Brand Without Culturally Appropriating
"Fashion shouldn't be used as a tool to further oppress people."
By Danielle Kwateng