Topic: native american

I Like Johnny Depp, But This Trailer For The Lone Ranger Is Pretty Racist, Right?

The trailer for The Lone Ranger actually looks pretty good…aside from the wildly distracting, blatant racism of Johnny Depp‘s stereotypical Native American character Tonto. More »

I Actually Really Respect How No Doubt Is Handling This Native American Video Controversy

Sure, their decision to include Native American themes in their video for Looking Good may have been in poor taste, but I really respect the way No Doubt is handling this whole controversy. More »

Are All Native American-Inspired Accessories ‘Offensive’?

Back in April, Jezebel posted an article titled “Feathers And Fashion: Native American Is In Style” which pondered the iffy style trends appropriated from a hodgepodge of different tribal cultures. The conclusion?

“All of these cases romanticize Indianness, blur separate traditions (as well as the real and the fake), and some disregard Indian spirituality. So, no, it’s not cute to wear a feather in your hair or carry an Indian rug clutch, it’s thoughtless and insensitive.”

But as Thanksgiving grows nearer, we decided to reopen the issue: More »