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    Toronto Carnival band slammed for cultural appropriation: 'You show total disrespect for our First Nations women'

    A popular Carnival mas band is being accused of appropriating Native Canadian culture. A popular Carnival mas band has been accused of appropriating Native Canadian culture by incorporating Aboriginal headdresses in their latest set of costumes. Carnival Nationz is set to participate in the annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival in August — the theme is meant to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary— but many are saying the mas band’s headdresses simply represent cultural appropriation.

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    These Are the Most Inclusive — and Affordable — Nude Shoes You Can Buy

    “Nude,” until the last few years, has been defined by the fashion industry as beige. The nascent British company’s mission is to cater to people of all skin tones, from the palest white to the deepest ebony — or as much of that spectrum as 10 hues can represent. Founder Jamela Acheampong said she spent hours researching skin tones to narrow down the 10 shades her brand ultimately decided on.