Appropriating Other Cultures

FB: Amandla Stenberg: Actress Criticizes Kylie Jenner for Appropriating Black Culture in Instagram Photo
“U appropriate black features and culture but fail to use ur position of power to help,” Stenberg commented on a photo of Jenner wearing cornrows. “Mad if I don’t, Mad if I do,” Jenner responded.

Luke: This is weird. Do the English hate on the non-English who use Shakespeare? Do Jews hate non-Jews who study the Hebrew Bible? Who gave blacks propriety over wearing cornrows?

About Luke Ford

I've written five books (see Amazon.com). My work has been covered in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and on 60 Minutes. I teach Alexander Technique in Beverly Hills (Alexander90210.com).
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