Pop Culture

Oscar nominations have been announced, and for the second year year in a row, all the acting nominees are white. This has raised controversy, especially...

A Cincinnati, Ohio suburb is fighting over a zombie themed nativity scene at a private residence. Jasen Dixon and his family operate a haunted...

Cultural appropriation does not simply apply to Halloween costumes and racial slurs. The world of sports is currently attempting to wade the waters of race.

The past thirty years have seen a rise in “fast fashion” – a system of mass production that “refers to cheap, trendy, and popular...

Hungarian photographer Norbert Baska sparked wild controversy with his new series "Der Migrant", featuring Syrian migrants in high couture.

Spirit Halloween released a costume for Halloween 2015 in the likeness of Caitlin Jenner’s Vanity Fair magazine cover. The immediate reaction of many was one of disgust, feeling that the costume was mocking the former Olympian and her recent transition. Others were concerned that the costume perpetuates a transphobic view.

Why are cartoon producers driving female viewers away from their shows?

In the age of Orange is the New Black, prison tourism stands to redefine the ethical tourist.

For "altruism porn" shows like "The Briefcase," is raising awareness justification enough?

This Guest Author post by Dr. Jeff McCall was originally published in The Indy Star on April 24, 2015. NBC’s high-profile anchor, Brian Williams, has...