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Is a sombrero cultural? Today, the sombrero is a symbol of Mexican culture. It’s an important part of the traditional Mexican Hat Dance.

What kind of braids are cultural appropriation? Ghana braids or cornrows become “boxer braids” — I’m looking at you Kim Kardashian — and Fulani braids become “Bo braids”, named after 70s it-girl Bo Derek. By taking these styles and not giving credit to the originator, they are literally erasing black hair culture.

Why is Josh Kiszka apologizing? Greta Van Fleet singer and songwriter Josh Kiszka apologized for appropriating Indigenous culture in costumes used on stage dating back at least five years. “I’ve taken time to listen and gather my thoughts,” wrote Kiszka on Instagram.

Is getting a tattoo in a different language cultural appropriation? Sometimes tattooing words or phrases that are not in your native tongue might seem exotic, but it can also be seen as cultural appropriation (via The Atlantic), adopting something that isn’t inherently yours to claim.

Is wearing a kimono considered cultural appropriation? The short answer is yes, wearing the garment often does fall into the area of cultural appropriation — but not in exactly the same way as, say Victoria’s Secret using Native American “inspired” headdresses in their fashion shows. Turns out there are lots of ways to appropriate!

Is skull makeup cultural appropriation? It doesn’t have to be, but the answer will differ depending on who you ask. Both Merson and Maya ultimately feel that recreating skull makeup doesn’t need to be strictly for Mexican people, but both agree that there is a fine line between appropriation and appreciation.

What are some examples of cultural appropriation? As a result of systemic racism, Black people face consequences for wearing dreadlocks that non-Black people do not. Non-Black people wearing their hair in dreadlocks is cultural appropriation. As these examples show, the consequences of cultural appropriation can be wide-ranging.

What is so special about seventeen? Despite being larger than your average K-Pop group with 13 members, they are recognized for being one of the most synchronized acts and have rightfully earned the title of being the “K-Pop Performance Powerhouse.” The path to success hasn’t been the easiest when faced with many roadblocks, but with a strong sense of

How did Chicano culture get to Japan? “When the Lowrider movement got popular in the 1990s, gangs and Cholos were imported from the US as a culture to Japan through Lowrider Magazine,” explains Shin Miyata, owner of Barrio Gold Records, who stars in the film and has spent most of his life bringing Chicano music and culture to a Japanese audience.

Did Kacey Musgraves apologize? The fact that Musgraves hasn’t issued an apology is just salt in the wound for Tran. “She did not even apologize to Vietnamese people, which makes me feel more angry,” she says. While the singer hasn’t formally responded to the controversy, perhaps a video pinned to the top of her Twitter page says it all.