Jun 26, 2021
Diversity of cultures is one of the things that makes America truly beautiful. Depending on where you are, you’re able to immerse yourself into your neighbor’s cultural identity while also sharing your own. This leads to greater empathy and understanding between people whose ancestors may have lived oceans apart. But when does appreciation turn into appropriation?
Timestamps
00:00:16 Intro
00:00:35 Geeks What Is Your Definition of Appropriation
00:03:46 K-Pop Guilty of Appropriation?
00:08:07 BTS Appropriating Fashion/Culturally Insensitive/Culturally Ignorant?
00:11:58 Treading the Fine Line Between Appropriation and Appreciation: the Case of Jeremy Lin
00:17:56 Blackfishing: From Kim K to Elvis
00:30:11 Western Culture Influences on Anime and other Asian Media: Appreciation or Appropriation?
00:51:48 “With Voice Acting There Is No Race” - Phil LaMarr; Difference between Casting Opportunities for Minorities
00:59:37 Her Parents Named Her After A Guy’s Name?! & White Washing Names for Better Opportunities
01:04:03 Eastern Influences on Western Cartoons and Media: Appreciation or Appropriation?
01:13:16 Conclusion
Portrayal of Black Anime Characters Throughout History
Anna Akana's video on benevolent racism
Blackfishing: The women accused of pretending to be black
Rachel Dolezal on being black: ‘I didn’t deceive anybody’
Racism in Chinese Laundry Commercial
Avatar the Last Airbender- Creating The Legend- Bending
Toxicity Levels Rising! Maintaining Healthy Online Hygiene
What About Mr. Popo?! Portrayal of Black People in Anime
Stand Proud! Portrayal of LGBTQIA+ People of Color