10k 57 Comments February 24, 2017 "Why do you feature non-black couples with dreadlocks?" The answer is complex… "I'm honestly a little surprised to see you feature non-black people sporting dreadlocks for their wedding day. I won't go into why this is racist, but let there be no question that it's racist no matter the intent. I just wanted to express how jarring it was to see on such a progressive site." Here's our take on dreadlocks and cultural appropriation… Read More 4.4k December 12, 2016 Is it cultural appropriation to have Japanese paper cranes at my wedding? I started folding origami cranes obsessively back in elementary school after reading the very sad story about Sadako, a Japanese girl who survived the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima only to develop leukemia and die while working to fold 1,000 cranes. As a result, I would love to use origami cranes in our wedding. Is this cultural appropriation? Read More 1.9k July 8, 2016 Decolonialize your wedding! Acknowledging Indigenous territory at your wedding When my partner and I discussed the elements we'd like to see in our wedding ceremony, a land acknowledgement was one of the first things that came to mind. A wedding land acknowledgement is an expressive gesture of reconciliation, respect, and goodwill. So, what does this have to do with your wedding? Read More 3.9k 21 Comments March 21, 2016 Tradition, confusion, and appropriation: Changing your name in an intercultural marriage There’s a lot to consider when contemplating a name change, of course: personal branding, publications if you’re an writer, your spouse’s feelings on the matter, your own thoughts. But there are extra things to mull over if your marriage is an intercultural one. With that in mind, here’s what I thought about when making my decision… Read More 6.1k 32 Comments September 12, 2012 Are the gifts I'm getting for my attendants cultural appropriation? I'm thinking about buying my bridal party luchador masks. But here's the deal: I am not Mexican. I am a fan of the wrestling style, but not a huge one. I just think they're delightful. Does this seem like co-opting another culture? I mean, it isn't like Dio De Los Muertos, where it's steeped in religion, but… what do you think? Read More 12 Copyright © 2003 - 2018 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
4.4k December 12, 2016 Is it cultural appropriation to have Japanese paper cranes at my wedding? I started folding origami cranes obsessively back in elementary school after reading the very sad story about Sadako, a Japanese girl who survived the nuclear bombing of Hiroshima only to develop leukemia and die while working to fold 1,000 cranes. As a result, I would love to use origami cranes in our wedding. Is this cultural appropriation? Read More 1.9k July 8, 2016 Decolonialize your wedding! Acknowledging Indigenous territory at your wedding When my partner and I discussed the elements we'd like to see in our wedding ceremony, a land acknowledgement was one of the first things that came to mind. A wedding land acknowledgement is an expressive gesture of reconciliation, respect, and goodwill. So, what does this have to do with your wedding? Read More 3.9k 21 Comments March 21, 2016 Tradition, confusion, and appropriation: Changing your name in an intercultural marriage There’s a lot to consider when contemplating a name change, of course: personal branding, publications if you’re an writer, your spouse’s feelings on the matter, your own thoughts. But there are extra things to mull over if your marriage is an intercultural one. With that in mind, here’s what I thought about when making my decision… Read More 6.1k 32 Comments September 12, 2012 Are the gifts I'm getting for my attendants cultural appropriation? I'm thinking about buying my bridal party luchador masks. But here's the deal: I am not Mexican. I am a fan of the wrestling style, but not a huge one. I just think they're delightful. Does this seem like co-opting another culture? I mean, it isn't like Dio De Los Muertos, where it's steeped in religion, but… what do you think? Read More 12 Copyright © 2003 - 2018 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
1.9k July 8, 2016 Decolonialize your wedding! Acknowledging Indigenous territory at your wedding When my partner and I discussed the elements we'd like to see in our wedding ceremony, a land acknowledgement was one of the first things that came to mind. A wedding land acknowledgement is an expressive gesture of reconciliation, respect, and goodwill. So, what does this have to do with your wedding? Read More 3.9k 21 Comments March 21, 2016 Tradition, confusion, and appropriation: Changing your name in an intercultural marriage There’s a lot to consider when contemplating a name change, of course: personal branding, publications if you’re an writer, your spouse’s feelings on the matter, your own thoughts. But there are extra things to mull over if your marriage is an intercultural one. With that in mind, here’s what I thought about when making my decision… Read More 6.1k 32 Comments September 12, 2012 Are the gifts I'm getting for my attendants cultural appropriation? I'm thinking about buying my bridal party luchador masks. But here's the deal: I am not Mexican. I am a fan of the wrestling style, but not a huge one. I just think they're delightful. Does this seem like co-opting another culture? I mean, it isn't like Dio De Los Muertos, where it's steeped in religion, but… what do you think? Read More 12 Copyright © 2003 - 2018 Offbeat Empire. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited. Contact us Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Monetized by SkimLinks
3.9k 21 Comments March 21, 2016 Tradition, confusion, and appropriation: Changing your name in an intercultural marriage There’s a lot to consider when contemplating a name change, of course: personal branding, publications if you’re an writer, your spouse’s feelings on the matter, your own thoughts. But there are extra things to mull over if your marriage is an intercultural one. With that in mind, here’s what I thought about when making my decision… Read More 6.1k 32 Comments September 12, 2012 Are the gifts I'm getting for my attendants cultural appropriation? I'm thinking about buying my bridal party luchador masks. But here's the deal: I am not Mexican. I am a fan of the wrestling style, but not a huge one. I just think they're delightful. Does this seem like co-opting another culture? I mean, it isn't like Dio De Los Muertos, where it's steeped in religion, but… what do you think? Read More 12
6.1k 32 Comments September 12, 2012 Are the gifts I'm getting for my attendants cultural appropriation? I'm thinking about buying my bridal party luchador masks. But here's the deal: I am not Mexican. I am a fan of the wrestling style, but not a huge one. I just think they're delightful. Does this seem like co-opting another culture? I mean, it isn't like Dio De Los Muertos, where it's steeped in religion, but… what do you think? Read More 12