Cultural Appropriation

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A Black novice stan’s take — This recent Stevie Wonder tribute is one of the reasons I love K-Pop: It features iconic riffs from many of Wonder’s most beloved songs and a haunting harmonica solo that reminded me of seeing “Little” Stevie Wonder at the Regal Theater in Chicago, where he and all the best…

How did my love of a hairstyle go from a compliment to an insult? — I know, Cultural appropriation is a controversial topic, but I’m not here to be controversial. I believe it’s time to reframe this conversation. Instead of looking at cultural appropriation as something negative, I propose that we start seeing it as cultural APPRECIATION. Today, the term is widely used to describe instances where people from “dominant cultures” appropriate elements of other cultures in ways that are disrespectful, commodifying, or harmful.

We seem to be living in an age where we are forever in danger of offending one group or another. Wearing a sombrero at a fancy dress party will offend Mexicans, we are told. The same goes for a feathered headdress. This will offend Native Americans. This is called cultural…

Do your (international) coworkers ever make you feel like you need to be more careful around them? It’s not just you. Workplace misunderstandings are frequently brought on by cultural differences. But don’t fear, there are approaches to resolving these conflicts and fostering a more peaceful workplace. …