On this episode, Shannon, Lisa, and guest Karen Roberts Grissom engage in a candid discussion about cultural appropriation and appreciation. They discuss celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Katy Perry, African American Vernacular English (AAVE) or Ebonics being used as a trend, and misappropriation in the fashion world. The episode encourages listeners to reflect on the boundaries between appreciation and appropriation while shedding light on the need for respectful cultural exchange.

Cultural Appropriation v. Appreciation

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• BBC Documentary
• Harmful Effects of Cultural Appropriation
• What Defines Cultural Appropriation?
• Appropriation and Appreciation: What's the Difference? | Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• What Is Cultural Appropriation? | Britannica

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