From how we speak, to the music we listen to and the clothes we wear, many of the defining elements of American culture come from Black communities and creators. A commercialization of Black culture is happening with little to no benefit to Black creators. While Black communities face prejudice, others benefit from the exploitation of their culture.
Cultural appropriation has been mainstream for decades... few would have expected the “Great British Bake Off” (GBBO), known for being a cheerful little series, to be the latest case of gross misrepresentation of Mexican culture and cuisine.
