Washburn Conducts 'Cultural Appropriation' Investigation For Michael Jackson Halloween Costume

Halloween aftermath for a local college elicits culture war outcry  . . .

Context . . .

A week before the incident, Washburn’s Campus Activities Board held a confab to “educate students on cultural appropriation, its effects on society and how it relates to costumes.”

Campus Activities Board Cultural Program Director Megan Dorantes, a Washburn senior, defined “cultural appropriation” as aspects from a “non-dominant culture” used by someone from the “dominant culture” without “acknowledgment of creation, societal benefits and respect.”

Dorantes “encouraged” her peers to “correct” anyone they see engaging in cultural appropriation.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Professor investigated for 'cultural appropriation' of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' | The College Fix

A chemistry professor at Kansas's Washburn University is under investigation for allegedly committing "cultural appropriation" at a faculty Halloween party. According to the Washburn Review, Holly O'Neil dressed up as "King of Pop" Michael Jackson at the English Department's October 27 Halloween party. She also reportedly "performed a dance" to Jackson's hit song "Thriller."

Even more context . . . Not all of us posses the talent of "The Amazing Christopher" in order to pay tribute to the King Of Pop . . . Here's one of my all-time favorite performances . . .