Commentary: Complaining about ‘appropriation’ doesn’t get to the heart of systemic racism

Complaining about the right someone has to wear what they want and celebrate what they want doesn’t solve a thing.

Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune Singer Juan Gabriel performs at the Telemundo Utah Cinco de Mayo Festival in Centennial Park, West Valley City, Saturday, May 6, 2017.

Commentary: Complaining about ‘appropriation’ doesn’t get to the heart of systemic racism

Complaining about the right someone has to wear what they want and celebrate what they want doesn’t solve a thing.

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