White SF State student with dreads accused of 'cultural appropriation'

[Rebkeh]

52. Sometimes it's legitimate

Sometimes it's not a battle worth choosing. It varies, but one thing is for sure, when someone with privilege doesn't have to deal with the baggage that comes with what they appropriate, it can be really offensive. Even hurtful. Especially when they don't appreciate the meaning behind things. Or when they get applause, credit or even a big financial payoff ... Oh that's just so wrong.

But it's been happening for many decades, with things we don't even realize. Like Elvis ... first time black music (that had been around for many, many years) was appreciated and actually on the radio is when a white guy basically stole it and passed it off as his own. And to this very day, nobody even thinks twice about it.

All those musicians before him deserved the same break but it never came. No access.

So, it can be a sore spot. More hurtful for some than others.