Tag #Cultural Appropriation

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The Watermelon Effect: Workplace Fear and Misinformation

The article discusses the 'watermelon effect,' where employees hide negative project information from management due to fear, leading to misinformed decisions; it also addresses the ideological appropriation of watermelons.

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52% Bias Score

zeit.de
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
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Rehabilitating the Cowboy: A Defense Against Misappropriation

This article defends the often-maligned image of the cowboy, contrasting the historical figure's environmentally conscious lifestyle with current political misappropriations, particularly in relation to Donald Trump's presidency, and advocating for a reevaluation of the cowboy's legacy.

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60% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
theguardian.com
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Hoka Accused of Māori Cultural Misappropriation

Hoka, a French-American sportswear company, is accused of misappropriating Māori culture by using the Māori word "hoka" without acknowledging its origins, prompting criticism from Indigenous intellectual property experts in New Zealand and following a pattern of similar incidents involving internati...

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36% Bias Score

Partnerships for the Goals
theguardian.com
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Saldaña Apologizes for Controversial "Emilia Pérez" Oscar Win

Zoe Saldaña, winner of Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Emilia Pérez", apologized to Mexicans offended by the film's portrayal of Mexican cartel culture, a controversy that overshadowed the film's 13 nominations resulting in only 2 wins.

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52% Bias Score

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themoscowtimes.com
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Kyrgyzstan Condemns Russian Brand for Cultural Appropriation

A Russian fashion brand, Yaka, sparked outrage in Kyrgyzstan for using traditional Kyrgyz patterns without permission and claiming copyright, prompting the Kyrgyz culture ministry to call for respect of its cultural heritage and highlighting tensions between the two nations despite their close polit...

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48% Bias Score

forbes.com
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Fake It Until You Make It" Satirizes Race-Shifting and Non-Profit Funding

Larissa FastHorse's "Fake It Until You Make It," premiering at the Mark Taper Forum, satirizes race-shifting through a comedic rivalry between two non-profit leaders—one white, one Native American—competing for a federal grant, exposing issues of cultural appropriation and funding inequities.

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44% Bias Score

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forbes.com
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AI's Impact on Indigenous Communities: Risks and Opportunities

This article discusses the potential benefits and risks of AI for Indigenous communities, focusing on four key issues: agency decay, bond erosion, climate conundrum, and a divided society, and proposes solutions for a more ethical and inclusive approach to AI development.

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32% Bias Score

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es.euronews.com
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Ethical Sami Tourism in Finnish Lapland

The Reinina reindeer farm in Inari, Finland, showcases a new wave of ethical Sami tourism, offering authentic cultural experiences and contrasting with decades of exploitative practices by non-Sami businesses that misrepresented Sami culture and financially disadvantaged the Sami community.

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56% Bias Score

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dw.com
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Rio Carnival Relegates Samba School for Yoruba Language Use

The Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school was relegated from Rio de Janeiro's Grupo Especial in 2025 for its extensive use of Yoruba, highlighting tensions between Afrocentric themes and traditional Carnival norms, 52 years after its last appearance in the Grupo Especial.

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56% Bias Score

Gender Equality
theglobeandmail.com
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Saskatchewan Man Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting 12 Women Under Guise of Indigenous Healer

Cecil Wolfe, 63, pleaded guilty in Saskatoon court to sexually assaulting 12 women in Saskatchewan and Alberta between 2013 and 2021, falsely claiming to be an Indigenous healer removing "bad medicine" and using trinkets as evidence; the women felt violated and scared.

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16% Bias Score

Gender Equality
smh.com.au
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Debate Erupts Over Cost and Cultural Significance of Australian "Welcome to Country" Ceremonies

Welcome to Country" ceremonies in Australia are facing criticism over their costs, ranging from $573 to $5500 per event, sparking debate about their cultural significance and appropriate funding, reflecting broader tensions in reconciliation efforts.

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16% Bias Score

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elpais.com
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Peary's North Pole Expedition: Colonial Exploitation and its Lasting Impact on the Inuit

Robert Peary's 1909 claim to reach the North Pole, later proven inaccurate, caused lasting harm to the Inuit people through exploitation and cultural disruption, highlighting colonial practices and their ongoing consequences.

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64% Bias Score

No Poverty

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