cultural appropriation
Lauren Toyota opens up about meeting Gwen Stefani: 'She was jealous I was Japanese'
The Canadian influencer first met the "Rich Girl" singer after interviewing No Doubt for Much Music.
Tracy Moore opens up about Diwali and cultural appropriation: 'Important distinction'
The 47-year-old TV host opened up about the Festival of Lights on her Instagram account.
Priscilla Presley says Elvis 'was not a racist': 'He loved, loved being around Blacks'
Priscilla Presley says former husband Elvis Presley "was not a racist." The 77-year-old matriarch, who is promoting Baz Luhrmann's Elvis, appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored where they discussed how the iconic singer would fare in the #MeToo and cancel culture era. While Elvis is dubbed the "King of Rock and Roll," questions surrounding cultural appropriation go hand in hand with his legacy.
Kim Kardashian addresses blackfishing, cultural appropriation accusations: 'I've learned and grown over the years'
The 41-year-old mogul talks about criticism to her braided hairstyles and Kimono brand launch.
Black creators say latest TikTok audio trends are perpetuating digital blackface: 'This is hurting Black people'
"Dear Nonblacks: you are proving my point by calling the audio of a Black woman just speaking as she naturally does, 'sassy and assertive.'"
Rihanna sparks cultural appropriation debate over models wearing braids in Savage x Fenty show
Former Disney star Vanessa Hudgens and model Emily Ratajkowski were among those to appear on the catwalk with their hair in braids.
Shay Mitchell gets called out for cultural appropriation: ‘Why would you choose box braids?’
The Canadian actress is facing backlash for her hairstyle in a recent TikTok video.
Michael B. Jordan to rename rum line amid cultural appropriation allegations: 'We sincerely apologize'
Michael B. Jordan is renaming his rum line, J'Ouvert, after being accused of cultural appropriation.
Michael B. Jordan’s new rum line sparks controversy
There are objections to the name because J'ouvert is the name of a festival celebrating Caribbean culture held annually in Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada during Carnival — and celebrated internationally.
Kendall Jenner called out for ‘cosplaying’ Mexican women in tequila campaign
The 25-year-old supermodel faces criticism over the styling of her 818 campaign.
Justin Bieber dreadlocks backlash is latest in string of cultural appropriation accusations
The 27-year-old singer, who has portrayed himself as older and wiser in recent years amid his sobriety and marriage, debuted dreadlocks this week.
'RHOA' star Kenya Moore apologizes for 'disrespectful' Native American 'warrior princess' costume
"I now realize that this was both disrespectful and insensitive and would never have done it if I had that knowledge and understanding beforehand," Kenya Moore said.
Bruno Mars defends himself against cultural appropriation claims
Bruno Mars has been accused of appropriating Black culture in his music.
Why Kendall Jenner is facing backlash for 'cultural appropriation' over new tequila company
The 25-year-old model announced her new business venture on Tuesday. Now she's being called out for cultural appropriation.
Rihanna accused of cultural appropriation for posing topless in Hindu pendant
The 'Umbrella' singer posed topless with a pendant that apparently depicted the Hindu god Ganesha.
Director claps back at company accused of cultural appropriation: 'I encourage you to practice cultural appreciation'
After a Dallas company attempted to reinvent a classic Chinese game, Yulin Kuang took to Twitter to share her thoughts.
Dallas Mahjong Company Apologizes For 'Gentrifying' A Centuries-Old Chinese Game
The Mahjong Line drew flak for glossing over the game's Chinese lineage and for arguing that mahjong needed to be updated for "the stylish masses.”
Hilaria Baldwin speaks out on her Spanish identity controversy: 'There is not something I'm doing wrong'
"Today we have an opportunity to clarify for people who have been confused — and have been confused in some ways by people misrepresenting me," she says.
Alec Baldwin has NSFW response to those criticizing wife Hilaria amid Spanish appropriation scandal
Hilaria Baldwin also got support from stepdaughter Ireland Baldwin as her heritage controversy unfolded.
Viral TikTok video calls out how social media trends 'colonized and whitewashed' Black culture
A newly viral TikTok video is really driving the appropriation issue home after its creator, Demi Vaughn, called out Generation Z for the widespread whitewashing of Black culture.
Asos is facing backlash from yoga teachers who say its models are performing poses incorrectly and dangerously in product images
Not only do Asos' images encourage poor form, they also add to the cultural appropriation of yoga in the western world, yoga teachers told Insider.
How to celebrate Thanksgiving without erasing the ‘exploitation and genocide' of Native American people
Experts say it's important to acknowledge the troubling history of Thanksgiving, as well as the contributions of Native Americans.
How Indigenous culture is appropriated when people declare their ‘spirit animals’
While the 'spirit animal' has evolved into American meme culture, it has strong roots in Indigenous tribes.
People are loving this TikToker who asked about a hairstyle before potentially appropriating it
A white TikTok user is garnering praise after requesting guidance on a particular hairstyle before potentially appropriating it. “The fact that you are being cautious of other people’s feelings and trying to be sure you are being sensitive to other cultures is <3,” wrote a third.
'Great British Bake Off' Japanese Week under fire for cultural misappropriation
For the Signature Challenge, the contestants made steamed buns filled with Indian-, American- and Chinese-inspired fillings.
White male professor caught posing as Black woman on Twitter is just the latest in a bizarre trend: 'Identity tourism'
Chapman’s curious behavior echoes that of many before him, including, most recently, an activist and two college instructors.