The article critiques the traditional narrative of Thanksgiving, highlighting its colonial origins and the violent history of European settlers' interactions with Indigenous peoples, such as the Pequot Massacre. It argues that the holiday's portrayal as a harmonious event between Pilgrims and Native Americans whitewashes the reality of genocide and land dispossession faced by Indigenous communities. The authors emphasize the ongoing impact of these historical injustices on Native populations and call for a more honest acknowledgment of history.
Genshin Impact faces significant backlash for whitewashing characters in its upcoming Natlan update, which is inspired by Latin American and African cultures. Fans and voice actors are calling for Hoyoverse to depict characters with darker skin tones, leading to petitions and social media campaigns.
The cast of the upcoming Netflix series "3 Body Problem" addresses concerns of whitewashing and cultural dilution, assuring fans that the adaptation does justice to the original Chinese novels. While some fans expressed worries about the story being led by non-Asian creators, the cast emphasizes that the adaptation has the author's blessing and aims to globalize the story while still honoring the cultural context of the source material.
A wax museum in Paris, Musée Grévin, has announced that it will redo its wax statue of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson after facing criticism for whitewashing the figure. The statue, which was unveiled last week, received widespread ridicule on social media, with users pointing out its white skin tone. Johnson himself joined in the criticism, reposting a video on Instagram expressing his disappointment. The museum has acknowledged the feedback and stated that its artists are working on improving the waxwork.
Joseph Fiennes expressed regret over his decision to play Michael Jackson in a 2017 episode of "Urban Myths," acknowledging it was a "wrong decision" and a "bad mistake." The episode was pulled before broadcast due to backlash over Fiennes' casting and prosthetic nose to play Jackson. Fiennes also revealed he turned down a five-picture deal from Harvey Weinstein and believes it hurt his career.
