verb (used with object) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The film blackified the experiences of urban youth by exaggerating certain stereotypes.

Definition:The portrayal or depiction of a subject in mass media.

From media representation

Example:The artist’s work was criticized for blackifying aspects of African culture for an artistic project.

Definition:The adoption of elements of one culture by members of another culture, often without understanding or respect for the original cultural context.

From cultural appropriation

Example:The advertisement blackified the traditional dance in an overly simplified and stereotypical manner.

Definition:Representation that does not reflect reality or fails to present a true picture.

From misrepresentation