cultural appropriation
Hindu American organizations adopt a new short film on anti-Hindu ignorance
By Richa Karmarkar — February 28, 2024
(RNS) — Director Ravi Chand’s “Namaste Yoga,” released worldwide in late January, was created to highlight the challenges Hindu children face in the Western world.
How ‘nones’ − the religiously unaffiliated − are finding meaning, purpose and spirituality in psychedelic churches
By Morgan Shipley — October 31, 2023
(The Conversation) — A scholar who studies alternative expressions of spirituality visited secular, atheist and psychedelic churches and interacted with attendees. Here is what he found.
Should Christians have seders?
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 4, 2023
(RNS) — Yes, it's a thing. And no, it should not be. And yes, the larger story is complicated.
As smudging goes mainstream, concerns rise over appropriation, overharvesting
By Emily McFarlan Miller — January 12, 2023
(RNS) — Along with the popularity of white sage comes concern about cultural appropriation, as well as overharvesting.
In ‘Stealing My Religion,’ Liz Bucar takes on murky forms of appropriation
By Kathryn Post — November 18, 2022
(RNS) — Bucar invites readers to 'interrogate the stance that we are entitled to take religious practices from others for our own needs.'
Beyond smudging: Indigenous creators reclaim their influence on the wellness industry
By Kathryn Post — November 8, 2022
(RNS) — ‘There are people harvesting plants that Indigenous people have been protecting and fighting for for so long,’ said one Indigenous business owner.
Fisk Jubilee Singers continue to sing spirituals 150 years later
By Adelle M. Banks — October 6, 2021
(RNS) — ‘Fisk Jubilee Singers are artists and do not limit themselves to just Negro spirituals,’ its director said. ‘There’s versatility in our choice of music when we have celebrations.’
What is cultural appropriation, and how does it differ from cultural appreciation?
By Joshua E. Kane — July 21, 2021
(The Conversation) — Celebrities and businesses have drawn criticism for cultural appropriation. An expert provides guidance on when it is sharing another culture out of appreciation and when it is appropriation.
How cultural appropriation became good for the Jews
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 22, 2017
Let's hear it for cultural appropriation. Without it, Judaism could not exist.
I want my prayer shawl back!
By Jeffrey Salkin — September 4, 2016
When Bishop Jackson gave Trump a tallit, it was not an innocent gesture.
Did Coldplay appropriate Hindu themes in its latest music video? (COMMENTARY)
By Aseem Shukla — February 10, 2016
(RNS) The music video "Hymn for the Weekend," shows an exuberant Chris Martin running through the streets of Mumbai where kids celebrate the Hindu festival of colors, Holi. Is it cultural appropriation? It's complicated.
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