The novel "Yellowface" is about a thief - namely, June Hayward, a writer - not a particularly successful writer. The other key character is Athena Liu, a spectacularly successful writer. Well, these ...

After much back and forth among the college community, Springfield College leaders decided on Monday evening to rename parts of campus in an attempt to address the appropriation of Native American ...

The new novel "Yellowface" is about a thief - namely, June Hayward, a writer - not a particularly successful writer. The other key character is Athena Liu, a spectacularly successful writer. Now, ...

Cultural appropriation is a hot topic that has gained significant attention in recent years, though it’s been happening for much longer. But what is cultural appropriation exactly? According to ...

As the old fashion movements of the early 21st century make a comeback, it is important to be cognizant of the racial dynamics that defined the aesthetics of that era.

In these culturally sensitive times, having an American director and showrunner on a quintessentially Japanese series is sure to raise the issue of cultural appropriation. But the Dave Boyle-directed ...

Fashion has always stemmed from culture, drawing from it, embracing global exploration, and tapping into music and art to set the tone for visual design. While the early days of trade opened the door ...

With Halloween came a new batch of articles, news segments, and podcasts lambasting and warning of unintended cultural appropriation. In an Oct. 14 PBS article, author Beatrice Alvarez admonished ...

According to British media personality Piers Morgan, Beyoncé featured in a Levi's ad wearing a two-piece jean fit with platinum blonde hair, is a case of cultural appropriation. He claimed she was ...

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