Conversation Project: What Is Cultural Appropriation?

March 24, 2018 | 1:00 p.m. | Oregon City Public Library

606 John Adams St., Oregon City OR 97045

Issues of cultural appropriation and identity are complicated. Power dynamics influence who benefits from certain cultural experience, and—given the global nature of our world—parts of our individual and cultural identities are shaped by cultures other than our own. How do we make sense of this and what effect does it have on us as individuals and as Oregonians? Facilitator Surabhi Mahajan will lead us in a conversation to explore cultural appropriation beyond who’s “allowed” to wear certain clothing or cook particular foods. Read more.

Event Sponsors

Oregon City Public Library

Cost

Free

Contact

Gina Bacon at (503) 657-8269 ext. 1027 or gbacon@orcity.org