"Halloween Costumes With Halloween or other fall festivities approaching, Cascadia’s Race & Equity Team and the Department of Racial Equity Advancement wants to remind our community to be mindful of religious, cultural, and ethnic differences. This is also a reminder for everyone that costuming in the form of ethnic and cultural clothing may have religious or spiritual significance and should not be worn if it is not within your own culture. Cultural appropriation perpetuates inaccurate stereotypes about People of Color. The stereotypes can create hostile and uncomfortable conditions for our diverse communities. While appreciation of food, cultural experiences and language are acceptable, appropriating clothing that is not representative of an individual’s self-identity is often inaccurate and harmful. Sandra Mackey, Principal Cascadia Elementary School 1700 N. 90th St., Seattle WA 98103 (MS: NT-292) (206) 413-2000 Website: https://cascadiaes.seattleschools.org/"
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