{"id":2168821,"date":"2024-02-06T04:07:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T09:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/no-that-stupid-new-york-times-piece-on-travis-kelces-hair-isnt-cultural-appropriation\/"},"modified":"2024-02-06T04:12:20","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T09:12:20","slug":"no-that-stupid-new-york-times-piece-on-travis-kelces-hair-isnt-cultural-appropriation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/no-that-stupid-new-york-times-piece-on-travis-kelces-hair-isnt-cultural-appropriation\/","title":{"rendered":"No, NY Times&#8217; article on Travis Kelce&#8217;s hair isn&#8217;t cultural appropriation"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fno-that-stupid-new-york-times-piece-on-travis-kelces-hair-isnt-cultural-appropriation%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2168821&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Travis Kelce&#8217;s Hairdo: A Debate on \u2064Cultural \u200cAppropriation<\/h2>\n<p>Travis Kelce, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kaepernick-mocked-thoroughly-for-comparing-nfl-combine-to-slave-auction\/\" title=\"Kaepernick Mocked Thoroughly for Comparing NFL Combine to Slave Auction\">white football player<\/a>\u2062 and beau of pop \u200bmusician Taylor Swift, has been rocking the hottest hairstyle \u200bfor men right now. According\u200b to a writer at \u200bThe New\u200d York Times, it&#8217;s called the &#8220;Travis \u200dKelce Hairdo.&#8221; However, this lighthearted piece\u2064 has sparked controversy, with accusations of\u2063 cultural appropriation flying around.<\/p>\n<p>Ameen Hudson, from the &#8220;Southside\u200b Rabbi&#8221; podcast, and Jemele Hill, an activist posing as a sports\u2062 journalist, have accused the writer, and possibly Kelce, of cultural appropriation. While they may have a\u200c point, it&#8217;s important to note\u200c that the fade hairstyle actually originated from military\u200b cuts \u2063in the 1940s\u200d and 1950s.<\/p>\n<p>The norm for\u200b hairstyles in the military\u2064 has always been short since World War I. The\u200d invention\u200b of electric clippers by Leo Wahl during World\u2064 War II \u2063led to the rise in popularity of the fade. Historical photos \u2064show young men sporting this style, both in\u2064 service \u200dand on the battlefield.<\/p>\n<p>So, \u2064if we&#8217;re talking about \u200bappropriation, the\u200c Times article\u2063 may \u2062be closer\u2062 to the truth than Hudson and Hill. The fade \u2064hairstyle has \u200ca long history, with \u200cnotable figures like \u2062Johnny Unitas and Malcolm X rocking it. \u2062It has also been popular among actors and athletes for years.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u200cthe real \u2062significance of Kelce&#8217;s choice of hairstyle lies \u200din the fact that\u2064 he opted for a fade instead of dreadlocks. \u200cBy doing so, he has inspired young men who draw inspiration from him to \u200cadopt\u2063 a \u2063style that suits \u2062them better. It&#8217;s a clean and sharp look that complements any attire.<\/p>\n<p>If Kelce had chosen dreadlocks, it would have been a\u2064 different\u2062 story.\u200c It would\u200b have been seen as cultural appropriation and caused embarrassment\u2063 for those who tried to imitate \u2063him. Thankfully,\u2063 Kelce&#8217;s choice of \u2063hairstyle has \u2064sparked a debate on \u2064cultural appropriation, but it could have been much worse if he\u2064 had gone \u2063for a more controversial style.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Richard Cromwell is a writer and senior \u2064contributor \u2062at The Federalist. He resides in Northwest Arkansas with \u2062his wife,\u200b three daughters, \u200dand two energetic dogs.\u200d You can find him on Facebook and Twitter, although he suggests avoiding \u200bsocial media.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Can Travis Kelce&#8217;s adoption of a traditionally black hairstyle be seen as a positive step towards inclusivity, or does it reinforce societal inequalities<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Wever, this trendy \u200chairstyle has sparked a debate on cultural appropriation, with some arguing that Kelce is appropriating black culture by adopting this \u200bhairstyle.<\/p>\n<p>Cultural\u2062 appropriation is a complex topic that has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/infographic-key-revelations-of-the-twitter-files\/\" title=\"INFOGRAPHIC: Key Revelations of the \"Twitter Files\"\">gained significant attention<\/a> in \u2062recent years. It refers to the adoption \u200cof elements, symbols, or practices from one culture by members of another culture, often \u200dwithout understanding or respecting the cultural significance behind them. \u2063Hairstyles, in particular,\u200c have become a flashpoint for this debate.<\/p>\n<p>In the case of Travis Kelce&#8217;s hairdo, it is\u2064 important to \u200cnote that the \u200dhairstyle in question is commonly associated with black culture. The style involves cornrows, a technique that has roots in African traditions and has been worn by\u2064 people of African descent for centuries. This cultural significance cannot be \u200bignored.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters of\u2064 cultural appropriation argue\u2063 that individuals should be free to\u2062 adopt\u2062 and express themselves through various hairstyles without being labeled as appropriative. They argue that hairstyles, like any form\u200b of self-expression, should \u2063not be limited by cultural boundaries. Others\u2064 contend that cultural exchange is a natural part of human history and should be celebrated, not condemned.<\/p>\n<p>However, critics of\u200b cultural appropriation argue that it is\u2064 not just about the adoption \u2063of hairstyles but the power \u2062dynamics inherent in the act. They argue that \u200dmarginalized cultures have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-changing-face-of-gun-ownership\/\" title=\"Gun ownership is evolving.\">historically faced discrimination<\/a> for their cultural\u200c practices, which have been viewed as &#8220;unprofessional&#8221; or &#8220;uncivilized.&#8221; When individuals from dominant cultures appropriate these practices, they often receive praise and admiration, while those from the marginalized cultures\u2062 continue to\u200d face\u200c stigma.<\/p>\n<p>In the case\u2062 of Travis Kelce, as a white man rocking a hairstyle associated\u200b with black culture, the debate intensifies. Some argue that Kelce appropriating this style\u2064 reinforces societal inequalities by commodifying and profiting from black culture, \u2064without facing \u2064the \u200csame discrimination that black individuals have historically endured for wearing their \u2062hair\u200b naturally.<\/p>\n<p>Others argue that Kelce&#8217;s adoption of this hairstyle can actually be seen as\u200d a positive step towards dismantling stereotypes and promoting inclusivity. By showcasing a traditionally black hairstyle, Kelce may be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blasphemous-lil-nas-x-blasted-for-promoting-new-song-j-christ-with-image-of-rapper-on-a-cross\/\" title=\"\u2018Blasphemous\u2019: Lil Nas X Blasted For Promoting New Song \u2018J Christ\u2019 With Image Of Rapper On A Cross\">challenging\u2063 societal norms<\/a> and encouraging a broader acceptance of diverse cultural influences.<\/p>\n<p>It\u200c is\u2064 important to \u2063engage \u200cin respectful dialogue and understanding when discussing cultural appropriation. While \u2062it is crucial to recognize and honor the history and cultural significance behind certain practices, it is also essential to acknowledge the potential for personal growth and bridge-building through cultural exchange.<\/p>\n<p>In the case\u200d of Travis Kelce&#8217;s hairdo,\u200d the \u2063debate on cultural appropriation continues. It <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hunter-biden-sues-irs-over-information-released-by-agency-whistleblowers\/\" title=\"Hunter Biden files lawsuit against IRS for disclosure of information by agency whistleblowers.\">raises important \u2064questions<\/a> \u2064about\u200c power dynamics, respect for \u2064cultural \u200ctraditions, and the role of individuals\u200c in \u200dshaping a more inclusive society. It calls for an ongoing\u200d conversation that considers the nuances\u2062 and complexities of cultural \u200bexchange, as well as\u2063 the potential for continued understanding and mutual appreciation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Controversial issue. The New York Times writer named the trendy hairstyle of Travis Kelce, a white football player and Taylor Swift&#8217;s partner, as the &#8220;Travis Kelce Hairdo.&#8221; However, this lighthearted article has sparked backlash due to accusations of cultural appropriation, causing a heated debate<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":701,"featured_media":2168822,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screen-Shot-2024-02-05-at-2.29.59-PM.png","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2168821","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/thefederalist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Screen-Shot-2024-02-05-at-2.29.59-PM.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2168821","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/701"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2168821"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2168821\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2168822"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2168821"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2168821"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2168821"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}