At what point does cultural appreciation become more appropriation? In the social impact world, cultural appropriation often furthers the very hegemonies brands, organizations, and consumers are seeking to address. Join us as we explore and discuss the difference between the two ideas and review examples of each. Leave with a better understanding of ways you can stay away from appropriating cultural identities and communities.
Manpreet Kalra
Founder, Art of Citizenry
Manpreet Kaur Kalra is an anti-racism educator, host of the Art of Citizenry podcast, and brand marketing expert on a mission to decolonize storytelling. She is an advocate for fostering cultural humility in social impact through inclusive brand narratives. She has dedicated her career to exploring the relationship between digital media, social impact and justice. With a background in venture capital and startups, she launched Art of Citizenry to coach conscious companies. She uses an intersectional approach to address inclusion in all aspects of a business, from product development to marketing. She is the co-founder of Reclaim Collaborative, an online community dedicated to fostering justice and equity across the sustainable fashion and lifestyle ecosystem. She is also a founding member of the Fair Trade Federation Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee, which is dedicated to making fair trade more inclusive.
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