September 25, 2018 ● 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. ● WCC, Hurvis Room
Title: Cultural Appropriation: What Is or Isn’t – Understanding the Complexities around Race, Culture, and Consumption
Speaker: Jesus G. Smith
Topic: Cultural Appropriation or Cultural Appreciation
The debate over when certain acts and behaviors are considered cultural appropriation versus when they are seen as acts of appreciation still rages on. In this open dialogue, we examine different cultural acts and events that are at the center of the cultural appropriation debate (including music, fashion, hairstyles and dances) and explore the complexity and nuances to the arguments. The hope is to walk away with a greater understanding of what both are, how they compare and contrast to each other, and how to do one versus the other.
Please RSVP to div-inclusion@lawrence.edu.