When BlogHer reached out to me to write the post, I remember being excited that I was yet again being paid for my voice (!) and then immediately wondered how I was going to pull it off. As you may or may not know, I'm the Brown Girl that celebrates culture with a positive spin. It's in my nature and a part of the whole OBG mission to look at the bright and beautiful side of culture without, of course, burying my head in the sand. With a few exceptions, I have left it up to others to have the more serious discussions about race. You know what I mean: The discussions that never really solve anything, keep us separated, and get folks all riled up. Blech!
So I've decided to flip the script, get back to what it is I do, and dump the furrow in my brow. Here are some Halloween costumes that celebrate culture in a positive way and get the OBG seal of approval although I will admit that it took longer to find the culturally acceptable costumes than it did to find the culturally inappropriate costumes! And BTW, if you choose a cultural costume for Halloween, it is my opinion that it should at least be reasonably authentic and not over-sexualized. If you have to question yourself, how about this: Just don't put it on. =)
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Who doesn't appreciate a beautiful Asian princess?
This lovely Princess Jasmine costume is from Aladdin.
Cleopatra is always always a cool choice. One of my favorites.
I've never been to Greece (yet), and I've never met a goddess (well, you know what I mean...LOL),
but I think this Greek Goddess costume is lovely. =)
but I think this Greek Goddess costume is lovely. =)
The right Native American costume is tricky to find, but I like this one.
No feathers, no Tomahawk, no war paint. Niiice.
Happy Halloween!
