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FIRST PERSON | The first gift I gave my daughter was her name. I want her to cherish it | CBC News

A child's Yoruba given name was repeatedly replaced with her middle name by an institutional caller, prompting the parent to defend the child's cultural identity.

World news

fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events

1 week ago

Despite red tape from US sanctions, Tehran-based gallery champions Iranian art at The Armory Show

US sanctions led to removal of an Iranian gallery's listed location and muted its promotion at The Armory Show, hindering visibility of Iranian contemporary art.

Black Lives Matter

fromTruthout

2 months ago

Hundreds of Black Neighborhoods Across the US Have Disappeared. What Happened?

Gentrification leads to cultural erasure in former Black neighborhoods, significantly impacting Black identity and community resources.

Parenting

fromBuzzFeed

3 months ago

They Asked Me To Cut My 6-Year-Old Son's Hair. I Taught Them About Native Cultural Erasure.

Cultural identity and respect for heritage in education are crucial for self-acceptance and dignity.

Cultural erasure can manifest in seemingly simple conflicts over personal expression.

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FIRST PERSON | The first gift I gave my daughter was her name. I want her to cherish it | CBC News

Despite red tape from US sanctions, Tehran-based gallery champions Iranian art at The Armory Show

Hundreds of Black Neighborhoods Across the US Have Disappeared. What Happened?

They Asked Me To Cut My 6-Year-Old Son's Hair. I Taught Them About Native Cultural Erasure.

#cultural-erasure
#cultural-erasure