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1. Five 2000s Trends that Must Die: (Entertainment); ... for the female body of the time period. Women’s bodies are not trends. 2. Asian cultural appropriation For some reason, pop stars of this decade incessantly adorned their foreheads with stick-on ...; Created on 16 April 2021
2. Fashion Nova's $1 Million "Women On Top" Campaign Demonstrates How The Brand Can't Stop Exploiting Black Wo: (Feminism); ... Nova’s exploitative relationship with the Black community, and particularly with Black women, extends far beyond its design-theft controversies. The company has long been accused of cultural appropriation ...; Created on 25 March 2021
3. Miley Cyrus' 'Plastic Hearts' Is A Love Letter To The Women Of Rock 'N Ro: (Music); ... “Bangerz” era of 2013, Cyrus also received backlash for her cultural appropriation of twerking. So, yes, it’s been a bumpy ride. And yet, with Plastic Hearts, she’s been able to achieve a pop-rock breakthrough ...; Created on 07 December 2020
4. How Has Anna Wintour Reportedly "Sidelined and Tokenized" People of Color at Vogue? New Exposé Reveals a Toxic Workplac: (Style); ... the article was wrongly endorsing cultural appropriation, they were not supported. Wintour failed to understand why it was an issue and flippantly said “Well I honestly don’t think that’s a big deal.” ...; Created on 27 October 2020
5. The History of Indigenous People Protesting Mount Rushmore: (Feminism); ... image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons More from BUST 8 Incredible People to Replace Racist Statues With It's About Time: Land O'Lakes Says Goodbye To Cultural Appropriation Native Women's Equal Pay ...; Created on 06 July 2020
6. You Should Know These 5 Queer Womxn Fighting for LGBTQ+ Rights Today: (Feminism); ... Don’t Cash Crop My Cornrows about cultural appropriation that I made in my junior year of high school. About a year later I saw a small clip of it included in a stirring video installation that poignantly ...; Created on 30 June 2020
7. Why Getting Rid Of The Aunt Jemima Brand Isn't Enoug: (Eat Me); Amidst the protests responding to the murder of George Floyd, a Black man killed by a white police officer in Minneapolis, corporations are reckoning with the racist histories and caricatures rooted ...; Created on 22 June 2020
8. Director Crystal Moselle Talks All Things HBO's "Betty": BUST Intervi: (TV); ... were certain issues they wanted to explore in the show. These included topics like the #MeToo movement and cultural appropriation in the fashion industry. “One of them was like, what happens when like ...; Created on 01 May 2020
9. It’s About Time: Land O’ Lakes Says Goodbye To Cultural Appropriation: (Living); It’s official: after 100 years, dairy company Land O' Lakes has finally removed the Native American woman from their packaging. “Mia,” the name for the illustration on the cover — which has also often ...; Created on 22 April 2020
10. The Internet's Favorite Cosplayer, Kiera Please Talks Being Respectful, Diversity, and New Musi: (Style); ... there’s a lot of tension surrounding cultural appropriation and costuming. You’ve portrayed a range of characters across all genres of pop culture. What’s your advice on how to portray a character and ...; Created on 25 October 2019
11. On Miley Cyrus And The Way We Talk About Pansexuality: (Feminism); ... flagrant displays of sexuality. She has come under fire time and time again for cultural appropriation and many find her antics more irritating than endearing. But the spin put on this breakup goes far ...; Created on 16 August 2019
12. Kylie Jenner’s “Handmaid’s Tale” Party Completely Misses the Point: (Entertainment); ... mark. Here's hoping she eventually learns to do better. Photo credit: Instagram More from BUST A Guide To Cultural Appropriation Vs. Appreciation Offensive Halloween Costumes 2018: The Sexy Handmaid ...; Created on 12 June 2019
13. The C-Words Of Coachella: Capitalism, Consumerism, And Cults: (Living); ... into the same insecurities and weaknesses of millennials. In its current form, Coachella is more than just a festival; it’s a cultural experience that, if examined closely, reflects an ugly blend of capitalism, ...; Created on 10 April 2019
14. City Girls & Cardi B Reclaim "Twerk" For Black Women And Ignore The Male Gaze ...: (Feminism); On Wednesday, City Girls—with some assistance from Cardi B—released the visual for “Twerk,” and it did not disappoint. The video had been anticipated since November, when Yung Miami, one half of City ...; Created on 18 January 2019
15. "Analee, In Real Life" Author Janelle Milanes On Writing High School Romance In 2018 And The Rise Of The Fake Dating Genr: (Books); ... fitness guru, takes the name, but changes everything about it to make it healthy. But where a conversation about cultural appropriation could have risked coming off as preachy, Milanes handles it with ...; Created on 07 November 2018
16. For Megyn Kelly, Blackface Is Okay, A Black Santa Is Not: (TV); Megyn Kelly is at it again: being racist, that is. During a Tuesday taping of her show “Megyn Kelly Today,” Kelly and a panel of three other white people, Melissa Rivers, Jenna Bush Hager, and Jacob ...; Created on 23 October 2018
17. The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival Features Incredible Films, By Woman, That Are A Total Mind F*ck: (Movies); ... the lifeblood out of black culture. Directed by Mariama Diallo, this film cleverly addresses cultural appropriation, a topic especially pertinent to how people choose to dress for Halloween. Header ...; Created on 12 October 2018
18. Offensive Halloween Costumes 2018: The Sexy Handmaid: (Feminism); ... entire collection of appropriative costumes. Header image via Yandy More From BUST A Guide To Cultural Appropriation Vs. Appreciation Breaking Down Cultural Appropriation In Pop Music And More ...; Created on 24 September 2018
19. 11 Feminist Rappers You Should Be Listening To: (Music); ... this list without talking about Missy Elliott, a true rap legend and feminist icon. Missy Elliott’s lyrics champion sex positivity, self-love, women’s autonomy, and take on slut-shaming and cultural appropriation. Also, ...; Created on 25 July 2018
20. A Queer Catholic On The Met Gala And "Heavenly Bodies: (Style); ... but was perfectly on theme and taught quite a few people about the difference between cultural appreciation and appropriation. After all, Rihanna consulted with actual clergy throughout the design process. ...; Created on 11 June 2018

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