Kevin Hart and his wife, Eniko Parrish, came under fire this weekend for throwing their son a “cowboys and Indians” themed birthday party.
Parrish and Hart’s son, Kenzo Kash, celebrated his first birthday at the party. Fans dropped into the comments to scold both parents for cultural appropriation, and worse.
Imagine being so woefully out of touch, that one marginalized group appropriates another,” one person wrote. “So ignorant it hurts,” wrote another. “Learn your history!”
Parrish posted a photo and video of the festivities on Instagram.It showed a crowd of people in patterned blankets, cowboy hats and bandanas. While the concept is an old and popular one amongst American kids, many fans thought it was a tone-deaf move in 2018.
“Zo’s cowboys [and] Indians party was nothing but amazing!” she wrote in the caption. “Thanks to everyone for coming. We love you guys!”
Though, many did not like the theme party idea. There were others who came to the defense of Hart and his wife. People wrote long paragraphs about “over-sensitivity” and “snowflakes,”.
What the hell is happening, I’m glad I lived a childhood where children could dress up in what they wanted,” someone wrote. “Now people get offended by everything, ruin everything for everyone… Nice”, said one user.
Hart haswith the Native American community before. Several years ago, he came out in defense of the Washington Redskins, at a time when many people were calling for the team to change its name. He argued that the team name had transcended its racial implications and could no longer be taken as an insult.
What are thoughts on this controversy. Do you feel people are too sensitive now a days?
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