PRO Imagine that a harmless term that has become a part of your everyday vocabulary always seems to stir your company in a negative way for absolutely zero reason. The term in question is the slang word “slay,” which stems from the LGBTQ+ abbreviation for “killing it,” a way to […]
Tag: Cultural Appropriation
Ramapo’s Black Student Union hosts Hot Seat Discussions
The Black Student Union (BSU) is once again opening the floor for sharing grievances and stories with Hot Seat Discussions, a new series running throughout this school year. Similar events were held last year by the BSU, called Hot Wings and Hot Topics, to give Black and brown students a […]
Looking at cultural appropriation from different perspectives
Photo courtesy of MCanzi, Flickr. The unconstrained nature of the internet means that there is space for every kind of community imaginable on social media. From communities that share racial backgrounds to communities united by having the same career, the list is just as endless as that digital space. It also […]
Students Discuss Cultural Appropriation at Coffee Talk
Photo by Anastasia Caulfield Culture is a major component to a person’s identity, which is why cultural appropriation is a huge issue in society. The Office of Equity and Diversity stressed this in their Coffee Talk on Wednesday night as a part of African Ancestry Month. The event opened with […]