Are white dreads a form of cultural appropriation?
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Are white dreads a form of cultural appropriation?

The Breakroom gang is back in the saddle to dissect and debate the week’s news. We talk about cultural appropriation of hairstyles, moving the NBA All-Star Game from Charlotte to Atlanta, and the difference between diversity and discrimination in the casting of Broadway’s “Hamilton.” 

Join Hector, H.B., Soumaya, and Kathy in this week's edition of The Breakroom!

After the break, the crew returns to chop up more of the week’s notable moments. We talk about the idea of a ‘gap year’ break for high school students, the new menu option known as the Burgerizza at Turner Field, and the idea that beautiful people don’t get substantial roles in Hollywood. 

Joining us in the Breakroom this week is:

  • H-B Cho, reporter for the Korean Daily
  • @hbcho
  • Kathy Lohr, former NPR correspondent
  • @KathyALohr
  • Hector Fernandez, Professor of World Languages and Cultures at Georgia State University
  • Soumaya Khalifa, Executive Director of the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta
  •  @soumayakhalifa
How does this burger/pizza combo look to you?
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How does this burger/pizza combo look to you?

Can beauty prevent stars from getting substantial film roles?
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Can beauty prevent stars from getting substantial film roles?