Posts Tagged ‘cultural appropriation’
Amandla Stenberg blasted by Andy Cohen over race comments
Amandla Stenberg found herself at the center of public attention this week when she boldly criticized Kylie Jenner for appropriating Black culture by rocking cornrows on her Instagram page. And although Jenner dismissed Stenberg (and dissed Jaden Smith in the process), Stenberg’s comments have sparked a national conversation about race and culture. Now, Stenberg has…
Read MoreAmandla Stenberg blasts Kylie Jenner
Actress Amandla Stenberg has been battling against racism ever since her career was launched amid racial controversy over her character of Rue in Hunger Games. After making headlines last year for schooling White America on cultural appropriation, Stenberg has now taken aim at Kylie Jenner and blasted her for doing the same. Yesterday, 17-year-old Jenner,…
Read MoreAmandla Stenberg serves as role model to young women by speaking out and social activism
Amandla Stenberg is a role model and example for many young women and girls on how to speak out about social issues. Stenberg might be a name you recognize right away for her role as “Rue” in The Hunger Games. Who knew she was so informed and could effectively speak for an entire community?…
Read MoreWhy do we hate (on) Iggy Azalea?
It’s interesting to me to watch the commotion around Iggy Azalea and the reactions from people who don’t understand why she catches so much heat. I mean, it should be pretty obvious that Black people are never, ever OK with appropriation of our culture (unless you’re the one cashing the checks because of it. *cough*,…
Read MoreWill the real hip-hop artists please stand up?
The game is the game. Whether you were a fledgling Marlo Stanfield, sitting in a steel visitor’s room seat, responding to a question about the state of affairs on the drug permeated streets of West Baltimore, delivering the line to Avon Barksdale through a plate glass partition, or media executive and Hot 97 “Morning Show” co-host, Ebro…
Read MoreJ. Cole goes at Eminem and Justin Timberlake
The debate about the appropriation of Black culture by other races is a constant one that sometimes flies under the radar. With the all that has gone on in recent months regarding the grand jury decision in the case of Mike Brown and now Eric Garner, the question has been posed repeatedly: why haven’t White…
Read MoreTaylor Swift and other white artists ‘go black’ but do they give back?
This week, country(?) pop star Taylor Swift premiered the video for her new single “Shake It Off,” the leadoff for her latest album 1989. The video features Swift in a variety of aesthetics, including rocking a baseball cap and ghetto blaster boombox while b-boys (that look like Abercrombie models) breakdance around her.
Read MoreBuckshot doesn’t believe hip-hop belongs exclusively to black people
Over the past several months, Brand Nubian member Lord Jamar has been vocal in his criticism of white rappers who he feels disrespect the culture. The controversy began with Jamar blasting Seattle rapper Macklemore for the latter’s criticism of homophobia in hip-hop. Jamar told VladTV last fall that white rappers are “guests” in hip-hop and should recognize that “this is a black man’s thing.” Now, another veteran of 90s East Coast hip-hop is voicing his opinion. Buckshot of Black Moon and the Boot Camp Clik responded to Jamar’s comments and made it clear that he does not agree at all.
Read MoreForever 21 receives backlash for N.W.A. T-shirt featuring a white model
Some socially- and fashion-conscious Twitter users took fashion retailer Forever 21 to task for launching a “Niggaz With Attitude” product line and social media campaign intended to pay homage to the rap group N.W.A., citing “cultural appropriation.” “This was unacceptable to me for obvious reasons. What ever one’s feeling is about the ‘N’ word, I believe…
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