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Fear In An Age Of Real Life Horror, Revisited

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Oct 26, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Halloween Decoration Gone Wrong

  • Karen Grigsby Bates's neighbor decorated for Halloween with a skeleton hanging from a tree.
  • After a neighbor explained the racist implications, he replaced it with fake body parts.
INSIGHT

Native American Costume History

  • Pre-packaged Native American costumes reference a specific time in the 19th century.
  • These costumes represent shirts worn for protection during displacement and violence.
ADVICE

Supporting Native American Communities

  • Instead of buying culturally appropriative costumes, support the communities they represent.
  • Buy authentic products, engage with their art, and amplify their voices.
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