April 2011
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Apr 29th
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One more thing: Good news
Before I drown myself in mojitos and dancing later, I have to give a hat tip to Pink Bow Vintage, formerly known as Native Vintage, which we addressed in this post.  Whether it was to get away from the bad press, or the owner truly understands, i don’t know, but I thank her for making that change. Some people question our methods.  Some people don’t see the error of their ways...
Apr 28th
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There is no reverse racism, honey
And I have every right to be angry, mmkay?  YOU need to take responsibility for what you wore, not me.  As for wearing anything offensive, I have not - because growing up on the reservation and seeing the very people who stole my culture and land taught me to be more self-aware of the choices I make. I feel like my culture and identity is being attacked every time a person puts on a damn...
Apr 28th
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oh hey, AWFUL OPINIONS FROM PRIVILEGED WHITE...
From the comments, apparently from the intelligent festivalsandfashion - Why isn’t anyone talking about the complete disrespect she has for ballerinas which is obvious from the tutu? Is she also aware that red lipstick was first used by Temple Prostitutes? Is she saying she’s a prostitute or somehow mocking them? And really, her ignorance at the meaning behind the peace sign ring...
Apr 28th
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I'm having a hard time NOT finding this all...
festivalsandfashion: Really?  So standing up for complete and utter ignorance is hilarious?  Standing up for the subjugation of my culture is hilarious? KEEP ON KEEPIN’ ON, GIRLFRIEND.
Apr 28th
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asystoles asked: Just wanted to thank you guys for that post on Rromani appropriation. We're not from Atlantis, and we won't steal your children. While Hutz himself is a Rrom, the term he coined--"gypsy punk"--has been used by the gadje population as a fashion term, and... welp, I know that there's a lot of us who don't appreciate it.
Apr 28th
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Lost Little Indian
festivalsandfashion: Getting a ride home from Coachella was harder than I anticipated … Maybe because you were wearing a FUCKING HEADDRESS, asshole. I have little patience for this ignorance today.
Apr 28th
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Apr 28th
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"Gypsy" Fashion
Just thought I’d send this along.  The author references looking into her crystal ball and offers Esmerelda from The Hunchback of Notre Dame as a model for “Gypsy Punk” style.   “Just google Romani Gypsy for more ideas.”  Ugh. http://fashionwithnina.blogspot.com/2010/04/gypsy-punk-revoltoh-legalize-me.html Oh, lord.  -Bree submitted by nighthasopenedmyeyes
Apr 28th
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What's okay/not okay?
LOTS of questions in our inbox regarding whether or not certain garments are okay. Quick & dirty: We’re not going to get to them all, but we WILL create some kind of list of resources on the subject in another post.  This should hopefully quell some of that funny grey area. Bree and I don’t claim to be the preeminent experts on cultural appropriation.  There ARE varying opinions,...
Apr 26th
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Apr 25th
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Anonymous asked: I've recently learned more about the appropriation of Native American cultures and am trying my best to learn. I grew up near a reservation, so I always knew that wearing a war bonnet was completely inappropriate, but I am wondering what ELSE is considered inappropriate. I know that one should always buy Native American jewelry and art directly from Native Americans, but what about...
Apr 25th
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Anonymous asked: I understand why most of the things you've posted are offensive/wrong/etc., but I don't understand this one: http://hipsterappropriations.tumblr.com/post/1546290016/mbaylee-i-am-in-love-with-this-photo-then-i
Is it because of the feather on her necklace? I know that (eagle) feathers are seen a sacred/living in Native cultures, but feathers (though probably not eagles') have...
Apr 22nd
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Apr 21st
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Apr 21st
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Apr 20th
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Apr 19th
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Apr 19th
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Apr 19th
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“Because although you may hear white people claim that people of color make...”
– Resist Racism: Because (via jhameia) Just Because You Don’t See It/Feel it/Experience It, Doesn’t Mean It Doesn’t Exist. Repeat as necessary.  (via jaded16india) THIS IS RELEVANT FOR EVERYONE WHO THINKS WE’RE “RACIST” AND “NOT FOCUSING OUR ENERGIES ON SOMETHING LIKE, MORE...
Apr 19th
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coloredheartfromcloserange asked: All these recent commenters have been soo frustrating. I refer to this post/the points made therein anytime someone tries to take me to task for "sweating the little stuff" and not focusing on "real problems":
http://shakespearessister.blogspot.com/2011/04/prejudice-doesnt-exist-in-void.html

It takes so much effort, every time, to not be like,...
Apr 18th
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anishinaabequay asked: I just wanted to say that this blog is needed. I appreciate your work and your answers to less than savory questions. You two are my heroes.

I wanted to ask if something as well. Would it be okay if I quoted some of your posts (properly attributed, of course) when I write up my something about appropriation for my blog?
Apr 18th
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withafunnyheart asked: Thank you for basically saying Indian culture has no more to offer than things that can be bought and sold. Instead of focusing on real injustices like Indians being killed or forced out of their own land, you know shit that actually matters you're here to bitch and moan about a goddamn headdress that some asshole bought at costco on Halloween? really?! Everything out there comes from some...
Apr 18th
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Apr 18th
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Apr 18th
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h1b3rnat10ns asked: hey, this perhaps could come off sounding ill-informed, but would minnetonka moccasins be considered disrespectful or something along those lines? thanks xx
Apr 16th
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I can't even.
Not to get all sappy or draw attention to myself, but I think that post really did me in. The posts when people are all like “what’s the big deal?” don’t bug me.  The personal insults posts over “not having a life” don’t bug me.  But when people tell me that I’m wasting my time, or that my struggle is irrelevant because it doesn’t get as much attention in the...
Apr 15th
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Apr 15th
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Apr 15th
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Y'all rock: Lots of questions in our inbox!
No, we’re not ignoring you because your question is “silly,” we’re just super busy ladies.  We’ll probably roll out a buncha answers to questions into the queue Saturday. -Marquita
Apr 14th
Apr 14th
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ordream asked: Hi,
Can you spread get the word for this out.

http://1radicaldreamer.tumblr.com/post/4537814730/eagle-feathers-are-actual-living-spiritual

Thank you
Apr 12th
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Apr 7th
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REALLY IMPORTANT PLUG: Sacred Poison
So, a lot of the misinformed often ask us: why is wearing a headdress a big deal?  For myself, it’s personal – my people, my traditions, my well-being – were sacrificed at the expense of white colonists.  We were corralled into “reservations” where they wouldn’t have to worry about us.  To this day, we’re still persecuted.  Forgotten. Used. Abused. Yvonne Latty is looking to bring a voice to a...
Apr 6th
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Apr 3rd
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deuxencore asked: i was really interested to see the spirit hoods posted here. they're EVERYWHERE in my town and i'd never really thought of them as anything other than sort of strange hats before... would you be willing to further explain where/how you see the appropriation in the product? i can see some -- the pictures they've used of headbands, feathers; calling it a "tribe"; the use...
Apr 2nd
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Apr 1st
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"Spirit Hoods" →
Oh dear.  Go to this site and weep.
Apr 1st
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