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The L.A.-based brand shared a message with customers on Thursday, thanking everyone who helped connect it to AAPI organizations as it starts a new chapter.

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Chinatown Market Shares Update as Company Continues to Figure Out Name Change

Everything you need to know about Alec Baldwin's wife Hilaria and the Spanish heritage controversy that erupted on Twitter.

Everything you need to know about Alec Baldwin's wife Hilaria and the Spanish heritage controversy that erupted on Twitter.

BY KARLA RODRIGUEZ

Hilaria Baldwin's 'Spanish' Heritage Controversy, Explained

Jamaican dancehall artist Mavado makes it clear how he feels about Drake on new track "Enemy Line," which sees him accuse the Canadian rapper of appropriation.

Jamaican dancehall artist Mavado makes it clear how he feels about Drake on new track "Enemy Line," which sees him accuse the Canadian rapper of appropriation.

BY JOE PRICE

Mavado Accuses Drake of Appropriating Dancehall on New Song "Enemy Line"

The Grammy-winning artist defended her "Harajuku Girls" era: 'If we didn't allow each other to share our cultures, what would we be?'

The Grammy-winning artist defended her "Harajuku Girls" era: 'If we didn't allow each other to share our cultures, what would we be?'

BY JOSHUA ESPINOZA

Gwen Stefani Addresses Long-Standing Accusations of Cultural Appropriation

Last week Kim Kardashian announced her plans to launch a line of shapewear called Kimono.

Last week Kim Kardashian announced her plans to launch a line of shapewear called Kimono.

BY JOE PRICE

Kim Kardashian Will Rename Controversial 'Kimono' Shapewear Line

The new Kimono line features campaign images by Vanessa Beecroft and a logo by Kanye West, but what's the deal with the name?

BY TRACE COWEN

Kim Kardashian’s 'Kimono' Shapewear Line Criticized for Appropriating Japanese Culture

North Carolina's Mez creative directed his first video ever—and it just so happens to be for J. Cole's latest single, "Middle Child."

North Carolina's Mez creative directed his first video ever—and it just so happens to be for J. Cole's latest single, "Middle Child."

BY KIANA FITZGERALD

The Story Behind J. Cole's "Middle Child" Video, Explained By Director Mez

Tayla Parx let it be known that there's a clear difference between inspiration and appropriation.

Tayla Parx let it be known that there's a clear difference between inspiration and appropriation.

BY XAVIER HAMILTON

Ariana Grande’s "7 Rings" Co-Writer Says the Song Isn't Guilty of Appropriation

Ariana Grande's Japanese tattoo, which translates to "small charcoal grill," has almost overshadowed the lead-up to her new album, 'Thank U, Next.'

Ariana Grande's Japanese tattoo, which translates to "small charcoal grill," has almost overshadowed the lead-up to her new album, 'Thank U, Next.'

BY JOE PRICE

Ariana Grande Responds to Accusations She Appropriated Japanese Culture

The Swahili phrase and 'Lion King' inspiration "Hakuna Matata" is at the center of a Change.org petition.

The Swahili phrase and 'Lion King' inspiration "Hakuna Matata" is at the center of a Change.org petition.

BY TRACE COWEN

Petition Asking Disney to Drop ‘Hakuna Matata’ Trademark Hits 100K Signatures