BBC director of cultural diversity June Sarpong insists white privilege is a ‘fact of life’ – but backed reintroducing lyrics to Rule Britannia at this year’s Proms and insists ‘I’m NOT part of the “liberal elite”‘ June Sarpong said white privilege is rife as ‘unfairness is baked into our system’ She said that even white … Read more
The Kardashian family have been accused of cultural appropriation a countless amount of times over their long history in the spotlight. And on Sunday, the famous clan faced fresh backlash after sharing a video performing a Māori war dance. Keeping Up With The Kardashians fans in New Zealand described the use of the ceremonial haka … Read more
Fast food giant McDonald’s has been accused of ‘cultural appropriation at its finest’ over one of its new Christmas menu items. The chain announced a new Jerk Chicken Sandwich for its festive menu, which also features a double Big Mac and a Celebrations McFlurry. But it is the Jerk Chicken Sandwich which has caused the … Read more
Cardi B has offered an apology after her Hindu inspired footwear shoot was deemed ‘culturally inappropriate’ by a faction of offended fans. The rapper has been criticized across social media for appearing to mimic Hindu goddess Durga in a promotional campaign launched on behalf of her new collaboration with the American brand Reebok. Defined as … Read more
Florence unmasked: Beat the crowds and unearth little-known treasures in Italy’s cultural capital Jane Keightley travelled to Florence with two of her girlfriends to explore the city’s lesser-known sights They visited the English Cemetery – the resting place of Elizabeth Barrett Browning and other notable expats Another highlight was a trip to the National Museum … Read more
Fin whales can swap songs with individuals migrating from other parts of the world in ‘cultural transmissions’ Researchers spent six years recording whale songs in waters around Hawaii Found fin whales are able to sing multiple songs and adopt tunes of others Migrating whales have their own songs picked up and used by others By … Read more
Essex vow to improve cultural education of players after Will Buttleman angered cricket community by pouring BEER over Muslim team-mate Feroze Khushi in Bob Willis Trophy celebrations at Lord’s… but county champions fall short of an apology Essex won Sunday’s Bob Willis Trophy final ahead of Somerset at Lord’s Will Buttleman poured beer over team-mate Feroze … Read more
It’s not always easy to learn local customs as a traveller and for some unlucky jet-setters, attempts at politeness can land them in hot water with the locals. While it would be considered a lovely gesture to pay the bill for everyone in the UK or the US, it’s seen as the height of rudeness … Read more
Tom Hanks’ rapper son Chet hits on Adele after she’s accused of ‘cultural appropriation’ for wearing a Jamaican-flag bikini and bantu knots By George Stark For Dailymail.com Published: 18:01 BST, 2 September 2020 | Updated: 18:01 BST, 2 September 2020 She recently received backlash for wearing a Jamaican-flag bikini with her hair in bantu knots, … Read more
Adele has been supported by supermodel Naomi Campbell and thousands of fans after being accused of cultural appropriation for donning a Jamaican flag bikini top to mark the cancelled Notting Hill Carnival. In a picture shared to her Instagram on Sunday night, the songstress, posing in the garden of her $9.5million Beverly Hills home, wore … Read more