Coffee Rhetoric Podcast: Ep. 7 - Pretty Mess: Influencer Culture, Tokenism, & Messy Brands
May 11, 2023
Tarte Cosmetics is currently under fire for alleged discrimination against BIPOC influencers during their luxury trips. Many are accusing the company of using these individuals as "tokens" to showcase performative diversity. However, despite these accusations, some BIPOC influencers continue to accept their offers. While Tarte is the one who ultimately benefits from these deals amidst t…