Whether it's glazed lips or sheer tops or the latest viral TikTok dance, odds are that your favorite trends have beginnings that reach further back into history than you might expect. But if you're not sure exactly where these cultural touch points come from, we don't blame you; they're usually popularized by white influencers or celebrities who might not know their true origins either.
In a place that's as vast as the internet, proper credit can be lost or distorted as trends go viral, get recycled, and go viral again. Take Jalaiah Harmon for example. The teenage dancer invented the uberpopular Renegade dance to "Lottery" by K Camp, but she didn't receive the immediate credit for her contributions - one of many instances that led Black content creators to propose a strike against the app in 2021.
And there are more far-reaching examples. If you're into maximalist nail designs, you might...
In a place that's as vast as the internet, proper credit can be lost or distorted as trends go viral, get recycled, and go viral again. Take Jalaiah Harmon for example. The teenage dancer invented the uberpopular Renegade dance to "Lottery" by K Camp, but she didn't receive the immediate credit for her contributions - one of many instances that led Black content creators to propose a strike against the app in 2021.
And there are more far-reaching examples. If you're into maximalist nail designs, you might...
- 3/1/2023
- by Noella Williams
- Popsugar.com
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