White Negroes: When Cornrows Were in Vogue ... and Other Thoughts on Cultural Appropriation Free Audiobook Download by Lauren Michele Jackson

Lauren Michele Jackson's, White Negroes: When Cornrows Were in Vogue & Other Thoughts on Cultural Appropriation, is a nonfiction autobiography that follows the author's journey through the world of black culture. Born and raised in America to a mixed-race family, Lauren grew up with a clear understanding that her identity is both black and white. The book illuminates some of the complex issues that can arise when people are trying to figure out their own racial identity as well as how it impacts those around them.

The narrator, Adenrele Ojo, guides the reader through what cultural appropriation is and how it impacts us all. He discusses a time when cornrows were in vogue, and white people co-opted them as they believe they are better at styling black hair than black people. He also talks about other things that white people have taken advantage of without saying sorry or giving credit to those who created it.

It was a "white negroes" moment. In 1995, in an alternative life where the Afro was back in va-va-voom, the African American music industry wasn't overflowing with superstars, cranking out nostalgic R&B FM hits and hip hop jams while other genres seemed to be taking a back seat on the charts.

This is a comprehensive review of cultural appropriation. It's loaded with research and statistics on the issue, as well as personal anecdotes from the author. There are personal experiences that set up the scope of cultural appropriation and how it can be damaging to certain groups, such as Native Americans and African Americans. The author does not see cultural appropriation as a bad thing because she believes that it promotes understanding between different cultures.

White Negroes examines how Black Americans are portrayed in mainstream media, as well as how culturally specific African American hairstyles are appropriated by white people. The book also discusses the cultural importance of hair and its role in society.

The author of White Negroes: When Cornrows Were in Vogue ... and Other Thoughts on Cultural Appropriation shares her thoughts on the ever-changing culture as she shares stories from her childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and life.