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A Black TikToker Was Accused of Appropriating a Japanese Character. Then She Was Banned.

11.24.21

By Hanako Montgomery
Umm, Why are White People Putting Henna on Their Lips?

10.27.20

By Varsha Rani
Entertainment

Can You Culturally Appropriate Booze?

12.18.18

By Dhvani Solani
Identity

Sadly, Gwen Stefani Has Been Problematic This Whole Time

11.16.18

By Wanna Thompson
New Zealanders Call Out Appropriation After Businessman Trademarks “Bula”

09.20.18

By Zoe Madden-Smith
Music

Who Thought Adding Blackface to a Bob Marley Snapchat Filter Would End Well?

04.20.16

By Daisy Jones
Music

Angel Haze: “It Feels Like a Punch to the Gut When Someone Takes Our Culture and Runs With It”

01.20.15

By Angel Haze

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Cringe As A ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ Rookie Ranks The Origin Companions By The End Of Act 1

I’m a little late to the ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ party, but I’ve been converted. I understand why everyone loves this game.

10.11.24

By Dwayne Jenkins
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Shopping

The 7 Best Pottery Barn Sofas (That You Might Just Own Forever)

Welcome to the big leagues of adulting! Now sit your ass down on a sofa that will outlast literally all of your relationships.

10.11.24

By Natalli Amato
Photo By Sony Computer Entertainment

I Still Don’t Understand Why ‘Until Dawn’ Needed A Remake

I get it, executives like money. But ‘Until Dawn’ already had its run, and it wasn’t exactly a top-selling superstar the first time.

10.11.24

By Dwayne Jenkins
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Shopping

The 11 Best THC Drinks (And Drink Mixes) to Catch a Cool Buzz

Whether it’s a trip to the moon you’re after, or just a mellow buzz, there’s something for you on this list.

10.11.24

By Matt Jancer
TMZ

I Can’t Unsee the KKK in This Bath & Body Works Candle Design

Bath & Body Works quickly removed and apologized for a “Snowed In” candle design that unintentionally resembled KKK members

10.11.24

By Luis Prada