The term "cultural appropriation" has been used to describe everything from makeup and hairstyles to tattoos, clothing and even food and wellness practices. The phrase originated in the 1980s in ...

Cultural appropriation can be a little tricky to understand. Even if you’re familiar with the term and know it’s something to avoid, you might have some lingering uncertainties as to where the line ...

It’s tough to pin down when the notion of “food appropriation” entered the public consciousness. Indian Country Today wrote about the topic in 2013, but mainstream outlets weren’t talking about it ...

The Budget Office of the Federation (BOF), on Tuesday, debunked claims that the federal government breached the Nigerian ...

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Cultural appropriation vs. cultural appreciation — the difference can be tricky. So, let's talk about it. Sometimes the line can be blurry when regarding both terms, and most people find themselves in ...

Quick reminder: someone's culture is not a costume. So what is cultural appropriation? Can a Halloween costume be a form of cultural appropriation? But also, how incredibly fun is cosplay in general?

In this op-ed, culture writer Dillon Johnson explains his new perspective toward cultural appropriation and why it no longer phases him. What do Kylie Jenner, Vanessa Hudgens, and Alessandra Ambrosio ...

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