has worn Black hairstyles ranging from box braids to cornrows to afros and even acknowledged in the past that others have assumed she is of mixed race.
So what the tweet really should be calling out is something Ora and other stars in her position have done for years: using the unique style of Black women to raise their cultural currency.This is why the Kardashians are routinely criticized yet unshakable in their influence on pop culture.
They infamously but remain prominent because these looks are considered more societally palatable when they are executed by white women.
It's also why artists like , , and can appropriate the styles of Black women and face little to no consequences.Iggy Azalea made an entire career out of a poorly.
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