“What would America be like if we loved black people as much as we loved black culture?” PeopleIfsAmericaCultureBlackBlack PeopleAppropriationBlack Culture Author:Amandla Stenberg
“But here’s the thing: Appropriation occurs when a style leads to racist generalizations or stereotypes where it originated, but is deemed as high fashion, cool, or funny when the privileged take it for themselves. Appropriation occurs when the appropriator is not aware of the deep significance of the culture that they are partaking in.” CultureFashionStyleRacistSignificancePrivilegedStereotypeGeneralizationAppropriationHigh Fashion Author:Amandla Stenberg
“I think there's this great disconnect between youth culture and politics, which is a product of how our capitalist system works.” ThinkingCultureYouthProductsCapitalistYouth Culture Author:Amandla Stenberg
“I think there's this great disconnect between youth culture and politics, which is a product of how our capitalist system works. I mean, a lot of the kids I know are really politically involved. They really care about politics. I think we're going to have an incredible impact on how politics end up shaking this country.” ThinkingMeanCountryCareKidsCultureYouthIncrediblesCapitalistShaking Author:Amandla Stenberg
