When You're Accused of Appropriating Your Own Culture Gina Mei, who is half-white and half-Chinese, learned firsthand how complicated the politics of cultural appropriation can be when she was accused of appropriating her own culture.

When You're Accused of Appropriating Your Own Culture

When You're Accused of Appropriating Your Own Culture

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Gina Mei, who is half-white and half-Chinese, learned firsthand how complicated the politics of cultural appropriation can be when she was accused of appropriating her own culture.