[–] lemon11 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Link to a copy of the poem: https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poem/still-i-rise
It would be called "cultural appropriation," for obvious reasons, and "white supremecy," for daring to suggest that a "group in power" has any legitimate claim to pride or grievance. "Diversity" today isn't used for the ends of tolerance, mixing, or assimilation. It's used for power. Unfortunately, from what I remember her saying when she was alive, I don't think Angelou disagreed with that end.
[–] dingomeat ago
We have our own culture, we don't need to borrow anything.
[–] Sikozen [S] 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
Do we? Anymore? Are we allowed to teach it without blackwashing it, or diminishing the people involved?
Poetry is a free expression. No one group of people can own it because it is meant to be spread and taught and enjoyed. I'm a white woman and I find this particular poem very uplifting and inspiring. It's become part of my particular culture because it's now something I use to guide myself. Boom. Mine.
[–] dingomeat ago
"allowed"
What do you need, a fucking permission slip?