Kenya Moore now apologizes for the costume of the “warrior princess” she wore on Sunday’s delivery The Real Housewives of Atlanta. The 50-year-old reality star issued a statement on Tuesday after being confronted with a setback for the Native American theme.
“I sincerely apologize for improperly wearing the Indian headdress as a costume,” she wrote on social media. “I now realize that it was disrespectful and insensitive and would never have done it if I had that knowledge and understanding beforehand. I’m sorry. If you know better, you do better. I’m really sorry.”
Moore, who initially defended her Halloween outfit, was criticized by IllumiNative, the Native-led nonprofit organization that focused on the visibility of Native issues and voices.
‘We are deeply upset about the recent episode of Real Atlanta Housewives, in which Kenya Moore wore a Native American ‘warrior princess’ costume. “Costumes that mock indigenous people, slander our traditions and cultures, and perpetuate negative stereotypes are racist,” a spokesman told Yahoo Entertainment earlier on Tuesday. long history of how indigenous people are dehumanized. Numerous research studies show the damage that these images, actions and the normalization of this behavior have for our youth. We also know that the dehumanization and sexualization of indigenous women is contributing to the crisis of murdered and missing indigenous women. ‘
The organization shot those involved in the production from the bottom up.
“We are also incredibly concerned that none of the producers or executives of Bravo, Comcast or NBC Universal intervened, although several members of the cast commented on how uncomfortable, unnecessary and offensive the costume was on camera,” reads the statement. “The series has had several cases of racism and offensive behavior, and yet no training, procedures or standards have been sent to stop offensive acts that are contrary to the values that Comcast professes.” It’s important that Bravo, Comcast, NBC. Universal, Andy Cohen and Kenya Moore apologize for the suffering they have inflicted on their indigenous peoples, and commit themselves to ensuring that offensive exhibitions like these never happen again. Indigenous people are not a costume. ‘
Moore’s teammates addressed her appearance during Sunday’s delivery.
“Kenya is an American fighter. I thought we were not doing it anymore,” said Black Lives Matter activist Porsha Williams. “Like, I knew this girl was crazy, but add lamb to the list, add a bang to the list.”
Williams added during the RHOA After Show that Moore’s costume was ‘cultural appropriation from head to toe’.
When Moore was called out on social media, she said in a now deleted tweet the costume was “part of my legacy #RHOA.”
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