Cultural Appropriation v. Appreciation

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 Bring Blacktivities to your inbox - stay posted on what's happening with the pod... more black culture, black history, black perspectives, and black panache! Other Ways to Join in the Blacktivities:Share this episode with a friend.Click the plus to follow us on your podcast app and get automatic downloads of each episode.Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts.Follow us on social media.Donate to the cause and help amplify more black voices.Hear more episodes - Blacktivities website About the HostsHelp Support Future Minority Educators by donating to the Wilbert Bond, Sr. Scholarship Fund, created to honor Shannon's Grandfather, the first black graduate of Middle Tennessee University.Continue the Conversation on Social Media:Instagram - @blacktivitiespodThreads - @blacktivitiespodFacebook - BlacktivitiesBBC DocumentaryHarmful Effects of Cultural AppropriationWhat Defines Cultural Appropriation?Appropriation and Appreciation: What's the Difference? | Office of Equity, Diversity, and InclusionWhat Is Cultural Appropriation? | BritannicaCopyright 2022-2025 Black Panache, LLC