Whoopi Goldberg: If You Wear Weave, Don’t Complain About Cultural Appropriation
Whoopi Goldberg Talks Cultural Appropriation
Whoopi Goldberg is not a fan of folk over using the term “cultural appropriation.” [FYI: Cultural appropriation is the adoption or use of the elements of one culture by members of another culture. Cultural appropriation is sometimes portrayed as harmful, framed as cultural misappropriation, and claimed to be a violation of the intellectual property rights of the originating culture.]
On Thursday (April 6), The View co-hosts discussed the controversial Pepsi ad starring Kendall Jenner. The comedian and moderator was vocal about people using the term ‘cultural appropriation’ when discussing the ad. She says,
It’s just a crappy idea, it didn’t work. [But] this cultural appropriation stuff is really starting to make me crazy. If we’re gonna go with cultural appropriation, wear natural hair. If we’re wearing white lady hair, isn’t that appropriation as well?
She adds,
Listen, now, there are some things where you can say ‘Hey, you need to be more sensitive,’ but this ain’t one of them. This is a bad commercial, that didn’t work.
Meanwhile, Co-host Sunny Hostin criticized Kendall for not questioning how the ad may be received by the public. She states,
When you ave been in this business for 10 years and in 2015 she already got reprimanded because she wore cornrows, she already had a taste of controversy. I think she should have known better.
Here’s a clip of Whoopi’s comments.
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Just because they’re dreds doesn’t change the fact that its weaved in. Have a seat Whoopie
You took the words right out of my mouth. There are plenty of people of all races who wear weaves for various reasons. I am so tired of this attack on Black women—it’s getting old.
Real F’n old
No other race ever killed over weave except black women. No other race have their children wearing weaves at early ages, except black women. No other race cover their natural hair with bags when on camera, because they don’t have their weave or wig and too ashamed of their natural God given hair. No other race has over 80% of their population wearing weave, except black women. Black men has asked black women to change their attitude, not hair. Black women need to stop acting like they are not happy with themselves and stop acting like there is not an obvious problem. A weave is a tell-tell sign of low self-esteem.
So true and I used to be that woman till I learned self love. Black women need to stop lying to themselves and own it. We don’t buy weave that is exactly like our natural hair we buy hair that is European or Indian whereas other races get weave that looks just like their own hair and is used only as a way of extending the length of heir hence why it’s called extentions not weave, weave is just the technique used. So really for black women it should be called illusions not extentions lol
I have several things to say in response to this ignorance. First off, we don’t buy white women’s hair. White women are right behind us in line to purchase hair from women of the eastern hemisphere. I dislike people who pop off at the mouth without thinking through their statements. Secondly, our society doesn’t even allow Black Women to wear their natural hair. Natural afros and dreadlocks are prohibited in certain workplaces and this discrimination is supported by the federal government. I mean really Whoopie, have several seats. I sincerely doubt that Whoopie can comprehend cultural appropriation while married to a white man speaking on a platform FOR white women. Can we trade her ugly azz?
You act like afros and dreadlocks are the only style a black woman can wear. But beyond that, since black women is mostly responsible for the children of the community, why not raise the kids to be innovators and motivators of the world, to change the laws and make things better, so no one could be fired at their workplaces solely because of their natural hair. Another option is just use a damn flat iron or straightening comb. Or just leave it completely natural .. fuk it. If you’re hair is too much for you, then cut it down to a size that you can manage … cut it off if you have too … fuk it. It’s really not that hard. That’s your natural hair that you were born with. No need for fake hair, at least not at the scale black women wears it. No other race wear weave or wigs as much as black women. That’s a fact. If you truly love yourself, then love YOU no matter what anyone else thinks. Black men walk around with scars, razor bumps, blemishes, and everything in our natural skin, no makeup, no cover up, no fake hair … nothing. The one difference is black men love themselves regardless!!!! We need NO VALIDATION. Black women don’t either, I just wished they knew it. If you can’t honestly look at the world and see how differently black women wear weave (as well as live their lives), then you are seriously lying to yourself.
Sweetie you missed the mark. The post is about cultural appropriation. Whoopi made the argument that black women wearing weave is in some way stealing European culture and MY COMMENT addressed that specifically. I don’t care about YOUR personal feeling about the use of weaves or extensions. If you want to reply to my comment then stick to the context. Culturally, black and African women have always worn extensions. Whether you like it or not, it is in our BLACK culture. I’m not here to speak on self-esteem issues that are deep rooted in the black community but if I were to address that, I would have to deem your statements about black men invalid. Google “man weave” then retract your self-righteous statement about black men not needing the same validation that black women seem to need as well. Black men are no different from black women CULTURALLY. You can’t toss out these generalized statements. Black men wear weaves and spray paint goatees to the same extent that black women do. AGAIN, that’s not even the argument here. Hello! Cultural appropriation is the issue beginning with the Pepsi commercial which blatantly copied the picture of the young woman protesting during the riots. If you truthfully want to know what’s ailing the black community then look within. You’re so quick to admonish YOUR OWN WOMEN that you fail to think critically about the the real issue. Stop deflecting. As far as loving ourselves, if black men supported their women the way we support them then maybe this kinda thing wouldn’t even be an issue. Black men running to white women and you wonder why black women are simulating what they see.
How do you think black people even got to work in any type of job? They fought for their rights so if you want to wear your natural hair and have the right to stand up and fight for it don’t use that as an excuse to wear European, middle eastern what ever you want to call it hair. Yes white people have extentions but that is exactly it they have and buy hair that looks exactly like their own and attach it to make their own natural hair look longer, they don’t hide their hair and they don’t dislike or moan about how hard their hair is to manage. But WE DO so just own it. I for one would never work at a place that discriminated against me or my people in any which way or form. We are not a weak people so let’s not act like we are to justify wearing hair that is not our own because we want to fit in or don’t love ourselves enough. As a black woman who used to be that woman I know the truth and it’s acknowledging the truth that will set you free. Black women need to learn to love ourselves 100
Love, your reply to my particular comment makes no sense. I’m in no way “making excuses to wear weave”. SMH. Reread Whoopi’s statement followed by mine. The argument is whose culture does the act of wearing extension belong to and if Whoopi’s logic is valid. As far natural hair styles in the work place, it is well known that black people (male/female) face adversity when choosing to wear their natural hair. Federal law supports the EMPLOYER when they deem afros/locks unprofessional. I am not bringing up federal laws because I’m against natural hair. Think critically. I am simply pointing out the fact that some women chose to do so and it has nothing to do with their self-esteem or them being too lazy to maintain their natural hair. You’re bugging. Black women would be able to love themselves if they had room and freedom to do so without so much criticism from other races, especially other black people. My God! You sound ridiculous when you say you know the truth. There is no truth, it’s personal choice. Your choice is in no way the “truth” for anyone other than YOU. Do you mama. Don’t hate or control anybody else’s freedom. If you feel so strongly then just let your light shine. Ridiculing the next woman for her choice is childish. Furthermore, you say flat out agree that all races of women wear weave but you try to further alienate black women by saying they dont match the texture to their natural hair. You do realize black women are the only race with hair of all types of textures. Do your research love. Our hair grows kinky, curly, wavy and sometimes straight. Regions in Africa where our hair grows blond. Europeans have recessive genes. Blacks have dominant genes. We produce green-eyed children, blue eyed children, straight haired children.. I mean I can’t take you seriously. You also have poor grammar. Work on you before trying to save anyone else.
“Love, your reply to my particular comment makes no sense” and your talking about my grammar please!! The truth hurts. Keep on either your excuses everyone but black women like you know the truth including black men who hate how fake black women are and that we don’t love ourselves. I’m glad I’m no longer one of those women and I’m empowering my sons and many young black kids to love themselves including their hair and not let anyone make you cover up or change especially for a pay check!! All those great men and women who died for our little bit of freedom must be so sad right noway because we all have the choice to be free. I can’t be free or love myself because people always put black women down! Please that’ sounds so childish, you choose what you feel not those saying what they are saying, where would we be now if our ancestors thought like that. Have a blessed day I have done my job the seed is planted, you heard me and it’s gone in even if you don’t accept it and that’s your choice, I don’t force I inform, Godo bless
P.s I won’t be replying again so you can convosate with your conscience
Inarticulate people resort to name calling when they are unable to properly express themselves. You lack critical thinking skills, which is why you never addressed the issue of cultural appropriation. You never spoke on Whoopi’s comparison. You continue to speak about some “truth” that God has somehow divinely blessed YOU with. Your condescending retorts about me having a blessed day are just that, immature and condescending. Thank you, nevertheless. You appear to be a spiritual woman. The very God that you serve is the absolute TRUTH. Yet with all His knowledge and power he granted his people FREE WILL. He does not force His truth on anyone. Ponder over that seed love while you’re enjoying the rest of your closed-minded day.
Uh oh people are offended again LMAO
Black women need to learn that there’s a certain look that attracts men who wants to f**k and there’s a certain look that attracts men who wants to settle down. There’s nothing wrong with either look, but you just need to know the difference. Weave, makeup, eyelash extensions, etc. represents a physical connection and natural beauty (no weave, no makeup, no eyelash extensions, etc.) represents a soul connection. Simple as that.
somebody needs to teach whoopi the difference between people of color being forced to ASSIMILATE to the dominate culture in order to get a job and feed their children and white people ,whose natural features are accepted, adopting cultural elements from other cultures as some sort holloween costume.
When employers start telling white women to get afros and firing and refusing to hire them for having dreads and natural hair then Whoopi can talk until then she needs to shut up.
Whoopi…whoopi….whoopi….SMH GIRL JUST HUSH…..I read this article….and….why are black women always told they are trying to be this or that……? WE ARE BEAUTIFUL , NATURAL, WEAVE WEARING, AFRO , KINKY HAIR , CURLY HAIR HAVING, LONG HAIR, SHORT HAIR, BROWN, RED, BLACK AND, YES BLOND HAIR HAVING TREND SETTING MOST IMITATED WOMEN ON THE PLANET.
IJS
PEACE AND BLESSING YALL.
That birdie person needs to drown, worthless ass hotep. Ugh hoteps upset my stomach and soul.