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Abbey White

Abbey White

Former Culture & Identities Intern

    Latest articles by Abbey White

    Culture
    Women pro golfers could be fined $1,000 for wearing leggings or “plunging necklines”Women pro golfers could be fined $1,000 for wearing leggings or “plunging necklines”
    Culture

    The fines are part of the LPGA’s new, stricter dress code policy.

    By Abbey White
    Culture
    Apple continues its trend of inclusive emoji with “woman in headscarf,” “breastfeeding,” and moreApple continues its trend of inclusive emoji with “woman in headscarf,” “breastfeeding,” and more
    Culture

    Bearded guys, there’s one for you too!

    By Abbey White
    Culture
    A new CDC report could reignite the debate over Hollywood’s influence on teen tobacco useA new CDC report could reignite the debate over Hollywood’s influence on teen tobacco use
    Culture

    Depictions of tobacco use in youth-oriented films jumped by 43 percent in 2016.

    By Abbey White
    Politics
    Conservatives claim Linda Sarsour called for holy war against Trump. Here’s what she really said.Conservatives claim Linda Sarsour called for holy war against Trump. Here’s what she really said.
    Politics

    The Muslim American activist’s use of “jihad” in a recent speech was taken out of context.

    By Abbey White
    Culture
    Eiko Ishioka was the iconic costume designer behind Dracula, The Fall, and the Beijing OlympicsEiko Ishioka was the iconic costume designer behind Dracula, The Fall, and the Beijing Olympics
    Culture

    Today’s Google Doodle honors the convention-defying Japanese artist on what would have been her 79th birthday.

    By Abbey White
    Culture
    Hawaii Five-0 boss: Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park left despite “unprecedented raises”Hawaii Five-0 boss: Daniel Dae Kim and Grace Park left despite “unprecedented raises”
    Culture

    The two actors wanted salary equity with their white co-stars.

    By Abbey White
    Religion
    Auschwitz Museum to camera-wielding Louisiana congressman: the memorial is “not a stage”Auschwitz Museum to camera-wielding Louisiana congressman: the memorial is “not a stage”
    Religion

    Rep. Clay Higgins turned his visit to the former Nazi concentration camp into a statement about threats to US security.

    By Abbey White
    Culture
    Why Halle Berry says her historic 2002 Oscar win is now meaninglessWhy Halle Berry says her historic 2002 Oscar win is now meaningless
    Culture

    The Oscars are slowly getting less white, but Halle Berry proves they’re still stereotypical for actresses of color.

    By Abbey White
    Summer movies 2017
    Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler are perfect partners in crime in the ridiculous, timely The HouseWill Ferrell and Amy Poehler are perfect partners in crime in the ridiculous, timely The House
    Summer movies 2017

    Financial anxiety and comedic chemistry trump a formulaic narrative.

    By Abbey White
    Culture
    33 years after Prince debuted Purple Rain, a deluxe reissue has opened the vault on new tracks33 years after Prince debuted Purple Rain, a deluxe reissue has opened the vault on new tracks
    Culture

    Two new editions of the iconic album feature a mix of previously unreleased songs and other special features.

    By Abbey White

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