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    Cultural Appropriation

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    While pop music has seen its share of controversies since Bangerz landed a decade ago, the record will forever be remembered as a turning point in problematic eras – here’s why it may never be topped

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    Oct 03, 2023

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    Dick Jewell questions cultural appropriation, soundtracked by Run DMC

    The multidisciplinary artist’s exhibition Faces features digital artworks created in lockdown, with the intention of challenging our perceptions around craft, costume, culture, and identity

    Art & Photography

    Aug 04, 2021

    Emily Dinsdale
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    Mexico accuses Zara and more of cultural appropriation

    The ministry of culture says patterns from indigenous Mexican groups have been used with no benefit to the communities they originate from

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    Jun 02, 2021

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    The singer’s look to celebrate Notting Hill Carnival is dividing opinions on social media

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    Aug 31, 2020

    Dominic Cadogan
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    Black Twitter once again saves the day

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    Aug 28, 2020

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    A guide that unpicks hairstyles, slang, and more celebrated by people of colour

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    Jan 20, 2020

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    Jan 19, 2020

    Emma Elizabeth Davidson
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    The biggest beauty dramas of 2019 – ranked

    From Millie Bobby Brown’s ‘fake’ tutorial to Johnny Depp’s accusations of cultural appropriation, we reflect on a year of the industry’s controversies

    Beauty

    Dec 13, 2019

    Alex Peters
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    Six non-black women on why they wear box braids despite the controversy

    Even with countless conversations around cultural appropriation, the hairstyle is still popular among women it’s not naturally for

    Beauty

    Oct 11, 2019

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    Aug 28, 2019

    Emma Elizabeth Davidson
    BeautyRihanna

    Rihanna’s Harper’s Bazaar China cover is accused of cultural appropriation

    But Chinese fans are full of praise

    Beauty

    Jul 11, 2019

    Alex Peters
    BeautyFenty

    Calling out Mecca: Estée Laundry on culturally appropriative beauty names

    From Mecca to gypsy to kimono, beauty watchdog Estée Laundry is leading the charge against culturally appropriative brand and product names in beauty

    Beauty

    Jul 03, 2019

    Alex Peters
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    Kim Kardashian isn’t going to call her Kimono line Kimono any more

    Following almost a week of backlash across social media, KKW has finally taken to Twitter and Instagram to announce she will be renaming her new shapewear line

    Fashion

    Jul 01, 2019

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    Jun 26, 2019

    Emma Elizabeth Davidson
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    Beauty tips for Glastonbury that don’t include cultural appropriation

    Put down your bindis and pick up some face stamps instead

    Beauty

    Jun 26, 2019

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