It is not uncommon to learn about non-Indigenous entities appropriating Indigenous culture but none of them are as large, prestigious, nor well-known as The Apache® Software Foundation is in software circles.

We reported last week about a petition on change.org, requesting that Yeti drop the word “Tribe” from the regular gatherings it hosts for Yeti owners around the world. Petitioners  claim that Yeti’s adoption of the word, used in the context of Native American Tribes, amounts to cultural appropriation and is insensitive to the centuries of…

We as parents have the most important role to play in shaping the future. We’re role models for our children, shaping their language, their views and their outlook on the world. Only through continual learning can we teach our children, and influence the next generation to ensure a fair and equal world for all. At Baba+Boo, we’re constantly learning and evolving to ensure we’re being the best version of ourselves, which means sometimes we need to reflect on current practices and make changes. Change is something we strive for every day, whether it’s the change of habits or change for the sake of our children, change is the only way we can all continue to grow.  That’s why we’re dropping the word ‘tribe’. We used ‘tribe’ to describe our amazing, passionate community who are committed to standing up for something and advocating for change. However, if the last few months have taught us anything it’s that words, names and phrases carry weight. Many of us have opened our eyes to the hurt and harm of historically oppressed groups. The BLM movement has led to a collective realignment here at Baba+Boo, leading us to question our choices and consider our impact.  We’ve been thinking long and hard about this word and all it evokes. ‘Tribe’ can be offensive to many people due to the violence, colonialism and history associated with its meaning. It’s a word that has been used to marginalize indigenous communities, failing to recognise their history and their oppression.  “Tribe

The “American Dirt” dustup recalls another publishing fiasco....

Fantasy author Zetta Elliott (SHIP OF SOULS, A WISH AFTER MIDNIGHT) takes a hard look at minstrelsy in kidlit with her essay "Minstrelsy is the New Black."

Don't even think about calling anyone/anything your spirit animal.

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