Abstract
This essay, written in Black Hummanies, will explore the challenges of cultural appropriation and the Black experience while drawing upon the works of The 1619 Project by Nicole Hannah-Jones. It is widely known that American culture significantly draws from Black culture. While many embrace and celebrate many aspects of Black culture, there is often a tendency to overlook the persistent challenges of racism, injustices, and discrimination that many Black Americans face. This selective acknowledgment of Black culture, but not the understanding of the Black experience fails to address the complex realities that many face.
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Solenyanu, Bakhita
(2025)
"Adopting Black Culture Without the Black Experience,"
Proceedings of GREAT Day: Vol. 16, Article 6.
Available at:
https://knightscholar.geneseo.edu/proceedings-of-great-day/vol16/iss1/6