What Is Cultural Appropriation?

In recent headline news, actor Simu Liu called out a boba tea company for cultural appropriation saying “There’s an issue of taking something that’s very distinctly Asian in its identity and quote-unquote ‘making it better.’” 

The comment generated a lot of feedback from consumers who then chimed in to add their thoughts on what cultural appropriation, especially in food, actually means. 

Join us for a lively discussion with Bay Area brand founders on what their thoughts are on cultural appropriation.

Speakers
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Olivia Chen

Co-founder, Twrl Milk Tea; Community Builder; Storyteller

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Janeen Cruz

Co-founder, Kuali

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Rodrigo Cruz

Co-founder, Kuali

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Tracy Goh

Owner, Damansara

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Aruna Lee

Founder, Volcano Kimchi

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Michelle Meow

Producer and Host, "The Michelle Meow Show," KPIX+; Member, Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California Board of Governors—Co-host