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fromKqed
1 day ago

If You Loved 'Yellowface,' R.F. Kuang's New Novel 'Katabasis' Is Even Better

In this story, Alice Law studies at Cambridge under the tutelage of Professor Jacob Grimes, who is widely regarded as the greatest magician in the world. He's also a trailblazing scholar. Grimes is known for his harsh, abusive nature but Alice has happily put up with his antics, volatile personality, and even bullying because she knows that her considerable talents and dedication will only take her so far
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Opera tells story of German journalist who posed as migrant worker for two years

A white German journalist impersonated a Turkish migrant to expose exploitative labor and everyday racism, later provoking accusations of brownfacing and cultural appropriation.
#indigenous-rights
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Fashion & style

Mexican-American designer apologizes for sandal design accused of 'cultural appropriation'

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Fashion & style

Mexican-American designer apologizes for sandal design accused of 'cultural appropriation'

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fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Adidas stole sandal design from traditional Mexican artisans, Sheinbaum says

Adidas faces accusations from Mexican authorities for allegedly plagiarizing traditional Indigenous huarache designs in their new sandal.
#prada
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#zohran-mamdani
fromInquisitr News
1 month ago
US politics

Zohran Mamdani Slammed for Sharing 'Sick' Video Mocking Jews and Their Festival - Netizens Ask, "If Non Muslims Made Fun of Ramadan..."

fromInquisitr News
1 month ago
US politics

Zohran Mamdani Slammed for Sharing 'Sick' Video Mocking Jews and Their Festival - Netizens Ask, "If Non Muslims Made Fun of Ramadan..."

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fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

India accuses Prada of cultural appropriation over sandals DW 07/02/2025

Prada's recent sandal design is accused of cultural appropriation from traditional Indian Kolhapuri chappals.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

How Fusion Cuisine Evolved From Scorned to the Future of Dining

Fusion cuisine is both a historical and contemporary exploration of cultural blending in food, but it faces challenges today regarding authenticity.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

Can You Be Sued for Saying Someone Isn't Indigenous? | The Walrus

The narrative of Indigenous identities is increasingly challenged by social media, highlighting issues of cultural appropriation and false claims of heritage.
Alternative medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ayahuasca tourism' is a blight on Indigenous peoples and our environment | Nina Gualinga and Eli Virkina

The commercialization of ayahuasca reflects cultural erasure and distortion of Indigenous practices, leading to a shallow understanding of profound connections to the land.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Amalia Ulman mocks trend chasers in her new film, 'Magic Farm'

The film satirizes cultural appropriation and ignorance through a comedic lens, highlighting the disconnect between a documentary crew and their subjects.
fromHyperallergic
3 months ago

Manufacturing "Black Fatigue" in the Art World

The visibility of Black portraiture is cyclical, driven by fleeting institutional interests rather than genuine progress.
Black Lives Matter
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

The 2025 Met Gala Has Officially Found Its Big Controversy. It Gets Dumber by the Hour.

The Met Gala 2023 received backlash due to cultural insensitivity regarding outfits, notably Lisa's use of Rosa Parks' image.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Sydney Sweeney blasted for Met Gala fashion misstep: 'She's not on theme'

Sydney Sweeney faces backlash for perceived tone-deafness regarding the Met Gala's theme, referencing a white actress instead of celebrating Black culture.
Intellectual property law
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

'Aloha is not for sale': Native Hawaiian group tackles cultural appropriation

Native Hawaiians seek to stop businesses from profiting off their culture through trademarking phrases and symbols.
The movement is supported by a newly formed working group to protect Native Hawaiian traditions.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Millennial goes viral for an awkward run-in with Gen Z woman at wedding

A 31-year-old's matching dress encounter with a Gen Z woman goes viral, sparking discussions about fashion and cultural appropriation.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Starbucks announced its 2025 summer menu - with one 'controversial' drink returning

Starbucks' new summer menu for 2025 includes returning favorites and new items like an Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso and a Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop.
Silicon Valley food
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