American University Yoga Club Shuts Down over ‘Cultural Appropriation’
A yoga club at American University has shut down after one student took offense and filed a complaint accusing the group of “cultural appropriation.”
Kevin Hart Defends Son’s ‘Cowboys & Indians’ Birthday Party: Backlash ‘Shows How Stupid Our World Is Becoming’
Actor-comedian Kevin Hart went after critics of his son’s Cowboys & Indians-themed birthday party in a new interview, describing the controversy as “dumb sh*t.”
Nintendo Apologizes, Removes Native American Reference from ‘Super Smash Bros.’ Game
Console gaming giant Nintendo has removed a Native American reference from its hotly anticipated game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, after the company received complaints and allegations of racism.
Hulu Reminds Customers to Wear ‘Culturally Appropriate’ Halloween Costumes
Entertainment streaming platform Hulu reminded its customers to wear “culturally appropriate” Halloween costumes this year in order to be “respectful to others,” in a tweet that has since been deleted.
Exclusive: Tory MP Slams ‘Idiocy’ After Labour Attacks ‘White People Profiting’ from Jamie Oliver Rice Recipe
A Tory MP has slammed Labour politicians for “politically correct claptrap” and “idiocy” after linking Chef Jamie Oliver’s “jerk” rice to slavery and accusing him and other “white people” of profiting from Black culture.
Shadow Minister Attacks Jamie Oliver’s Jerk Rice for ‘Cultural Appropriation’
A Labour member of the shadow cabinet has attacked the celebrity chef Jamie Oliver for so-called cultural “appropriation” after he launched a “punchy jerk rice” product.
Zac Efron Accused of Cultural Appropriation for Dreadlock Photo
On Thursday, actor Zac Efron uploaded a black and white photo of himself sporting dreadlocks to Instagram and fans didn’t hesitate to accuse the Greatest Showman star of “cultural appropriation.”
Jazz Festival Erupts After ‘Slave Songs’ Sang By Whites Spark Protests
Protests over “cultural appropriation” prompted the Montreal International Jazz Festival to cancel a series of performances, in which white artists sang “slave songs.”
Looking Back: Anthony Bourdain Condemns the Ridiculousness of ‘Cultural Appropriation’
The late Anthony Bourdain aggressively condemned the concept of “cultural appropriation” during his lifetime.
The Atlantic: ‘Every Culture Appropriates’
In the aftermath of the Chinese prom dress controversy, a columnist for the Atlantic argued last week that nearly all cultures appropriate.
Oxford College Cancels Cannabis-Themed Party Citing ‘Cultural Appropriation’
An Oxford college has apologised for causing “distress” to students after attempting to organise a cannabis-themed party, which was accused of “cultural appropriation”.
Pharrell Williams Accused of Cultural Appropriation over Hindu-Inspired ‘Hu Holi’ Adidas Collection
Musician Pharrell Williams has been accused of cultural appropriation over his new Hindu-inspired collaboration with apparel-maker Adidas.
Black Celebrities Defend Grammy Winner Bruno Mars from Accusations of Cultural Appropriation
Pop megastar Bruno Mars has received the backing of several high-profile black celebrities after he was accused of culturally appropriating black music and profiting from it.
Professor: White People Who Practice Yoga Contribute to ‘White Supremacy’ and ‘Yoga Industrial Complex’
A Michigan State University professor has claimed white people who practice yoga contribute to “white supremacy” and the “yoga industrial complex.”
California DOJ: SDSU Professor Harassed Student over Perceived Cultural Appropriation
The California Department of Justice ruled this week that a lecturer at San Diego State University harassed a student over cultural appropriation.
Oxford University Introduces Mandatory ‘Cultural Appropriation’ Classes
An Oxford college has become the first to introduce compulsory racial awareness classes to ensure ethnic minorities are not offended.
Orange Coast College Claims ‘Día de Los Muertos’ Celebration Is Cultural Appropriation
The student government at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa College decided to cancel a “Día de Los Muertos” themed party over concerns that it would constitute “cultural appropriation.”
Colleges Around Country Caution Students Against Offensive Costumes
Colleges around the country are gearing up for Halloween by warning students about the consequences of wearing “offensive” costumes.
University of Southern Indiana Provides Guide to Inoffensive Halloween Costumes
A cultural appropriation workshop that took place last week at the University of Southern Indiana sought to teach students that “cultures” are not “costumes.”
University Gives PC ‘Practice Costumes’ so Students Can Dress Appropriately for Halloween
The University of Southern Indiana offered a student workshop this week to help students prepare to be culturally sensitive in their choices of Halloween costumes.
Designer Marc Jacobs Tells Oxford Students Political Correctness is ‘Dangerous’
Fashion designer Marc Jacobs condemned political correctness in a speech at Oxford University in response to criticisms he received last year over his decision to dress white models in dreadlocks.
Kendall Jenner Accused of Cultural Appropriation over Twitter Emoji
Model Kendall Jenner drew the ire of her followers and social justice advocates on social media this week after captioning a photo with a “fist” emoji that some users complained was not close enough in color to her actual skin tone.
BBC: Black Emojis and GIFs Are ‘Digital Black Face’ and ‘Cultural Appropriation’
The BBC has run a segment claiming online reaction GIFs showing black people constitute “digital blackface” and “white people” using “dark-skinned emojis” are guilty of a “form of cultural appropriation”.
Make ‘Cultural Appropriation’ Illegal Worldwide, U.N. Committee Told
“Indigenous advocates” are urging a committee of the United Nations to make “cultural appropriation” illegal worldwide.
Writers’ Union Censors Itself After Editor Challenges Leftist ‘Cultural Appropriation’ Doctrine
The Writers’ Union of Canada, meant to be a guardian of free literary expression, has censored itself over “cultural appropriation.”
Student Berates Peer for Cultural Appropriation for Wearing Poncho on Cinco De Mayo
A student at the University of New Hampshire was berated by one of his peers for choosing to wear a poncho to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-pdzs4FGR8 Student Danique Montique berated one of her peers on Cinco De Mayo over
Model Accused of ‘Cultural Appropriation’ for Braiding Her Hair at Coachella
Shanina Shaik thought she’d have a bit of fun by braiding her hair to attend the Coachella music festival this weekend, and shared a photo of her hairstyle on social media — but the model quickly came under fire as her followers and fans accused her of cultural appropriation.
Mother Jones Mag Claims ‘Tomahawk Missiles’ Are Offensive to Native Americans
Mother Jones editor-in-chief received a lot of pushback on social media for claiming that the “tomahawk” missiles fired at a Syrian air base last week were an example of cultural appropriation.
Students who Told White Girls Not to Wear Hoop Earrings Feel ‘Endangered’ by College Newspaper Report
The female students behind a community-wide email at Pitzer College which instructed white females to “take off” their hoop earrings are now claiming a student newspaper report on their email has exposed them to harassment and threats.
Hampshire College Student Accused of Assaulting Basketball Player for Wearing Hair Braids, Claims ‘Cultural Appropriation’
A Hampshire College student allegedly assaulted a member of the Central Maine Community College girl’s basketball team over concerns that one of their players had “culturally appropriated” a hairstyle.
