The fact that America has not always followed its principles does not refute those principles. That was the gist of the Frederick Douglass speech that Colin Kaepernick recently quoted out of context.
If one wants to get technical, EVERYBODY were immigrants. That includes the First Nation peoples. America was supposed to be a “land of opportunity”, but originally no one got a free ride. Reference taking “American” jobs from Americans, in Durham the hardest working people are the Hispanic people; they will work in the hottest weather at the hardest jobs. This is a personal observation of a retired guy.
There are only three (3) races: Caucasian (Whites), Negroid (Blacks), and Mongoloids (Asians). The word “mongoloid” is misused to describe people with Down’s Syndrome because of the look of their eyes. Everything else can be described as different cultures. I am from Texas, and called a “Gringo”, and married to a Puerto Rican. Sometimes I could say they discriminate against me as they have a tendency to revert to speaking Spanish, but I do not get “butt-hurt” when it happens. I am too old to easily learn Spanish (71), no matter what those “learn a new language in 4 weeks” people say. But I have never worn any “victim” attitude on my shoulder and daring someone else to try to knock it off. It would be nice to see all Latino/a people have this attitude. But our government indoctrination centers have had years to brainwash or children to have different attitudes.
At least a Canadian is a Canadian is a Canadian. <sigh!> Only someone as inept as JT could make such a meaningless statement and expect it to make sense.
My husband and I make it a point to educate about this sad shameful part of this country’s past. We were children in the late 50’s and came of age in the 70’s. Sometimes I just can’t help thinking how much more great America would be if everyone were allowed the opportunity to use their talents, regardless of race or creed. So much intelligence was lost to share cropping, reservations, segregation, priviledge, classism, fear and greed. What a shame, what a waste.
My mother told me of the Texas experiences of her dad, Mexican-born with a good dose of Aztec Indian. He recounted having to step off the sidewalks to let the white folks pass.
My Italian husband’s grandfather came here just before the start of WWI. He served in the American Army in Mexico with Gen. Pershing going after Pancho Villa. He went into the army as Giovanni Battista (last name Italian) and came out as James (anglicized last name). Okay, I understand anglicizing his name – but why James and not just John the Baptist which is the translation of his name? He also came out a US citizen.
My family is Eastern European Jewish. When my parents went to buy (in 1959) a house in the Long Island, NY suburbs they went to the “Jewish” areas. Even where they bought the house (and we never had a problem and a good chunk of the community – moving in at the same time – were also Jewish – a cousin of dad’s who lived in an a nearby community was worried as the community we moved into was not always welcoming to Jews. I went to a school on the end of the community. The community was so divided that my dad could tell me if a student walked to school or rode the bus by their name – I though this a trick at the time, but now, of course know, the Jewish named children lived near us and took the bus.
Templo S.U.D. over 5 years ago
every minority asks the same, Ramírez
HarryCK over 5 years ago
I like Mr. Ramirez !
HarryCK over 5 years ago
Why indeed ?
pschearer Premium Member over 5 years ago
The fact that America has not always followed its principles does not refute those principles. That was the gist of the Frederick Douglass speech that Colin Kaepernick recently quoted out of context.
matemati over 5 years ago
Discrimination can get silly : what does “whites” mean ? Many latinos are sort of white, it seems to me
Thorby over 5 years ago
If one wants to get technical, EVERYBODY were immigrants. That includes the First Nation peoples. America was supposed to be a “land of opportunity”, but originally no one got a free ride. Reference taking “American” jobs from Americans, in Durham the hardest working people are the Hispanic people; they will work in the hottest weather at the hardest jobs. This is a personal observation of a retired guy.
rickmac1937 Premium Member over 5 years ago
Been there myself just a great display
mscallan Premium Member over 5 years ago
There are only three (3) races: Caucasian (Whites), Negroid (Blacks), and Mongoloids (Asians). The word “mongoloid” is misused to describe people with Down’s Syndrome because of the look of their eyes. Everything else can be described as different cultures. I am from Texas, and called a “Gringo”, and married to a Puerto Rican. Sometimes I could say they discriminate against me as they have a tendency to revert to speaking Spanish, but I do not get “butt-hurt” when it happens. I am too old to easily learn Spanish (71), no matter what those “learn a new language in 4 weeks” people say. But I have never worn any “victim” attitude on my shoulder and daring someone else to try to knock it off. It would be nice to see all Latino/a people have this attitude. But our government indoctrination centers have had years to brainwash or children to have different attitudes.
Jerry Bentley over 5 years ago
Recall the same sign. Never saw a Latino turned away. My dad had a service station and everyone needing the facility was welcome.
skyriderwest over 5 years ago
At least a Canadian is a Canadian is a Canadian. <sigh!> Only someone as inept as JT could make such a meaningless statement and expect it to make sense.
mike75035 over 5 years ago
I don’t get it. I consider Latinos “white” as well as mid-easterners.
barister over 5 years ago
My husband and I make it a point to educate about this sad shameful part of this country’s past. We were children in the late 50’s and came of age in the 70’s. Sometimes I just can’t help thinking how much more great America would be if everyone were allowed the opportunity to use their talents, regardless of race or creed. So much intelligence was lost to share cropping, reservations, segregation, priviledge, classism, fear and greed. What a shame, what a waste.
Flatlander, purveyor of fine covfefe over 5 years ago
Ask Ira Hayes, they were here first.
marshalldoc over 5 years ago
I hope this story line will become a long narrative describing Latinos’ contributions to the war effort in WWII but to American society in general.
CalLadyQED over 5 years ago
Yup. It’s a good question.
sandflea over 5 years ago
And not a whole lot has changed over the last 78 years.
Zuria Premium Member over 5 years ago
My mother told me of the Texas experiences of her dad, Mexican-born with a good dose of Aztec Indian. He recounted having to step off the sidewalks to let the white folks pass.
Bob. over 5 years ago
“No Irish need apply”.
markg1866 over 5 years ago
Such BS. Hispanic whites were never prevented from using “whites only” restrooms. Absolute fiction.
mafastore over 5 years ago
My Italian husband’s grandfather came here just before the start of WWI. He served in the American Army in Mexico with Gen. Pershing going after Pancho Villa. He went into the army as Giovanni Battista (last name Italian) and came out as James (anglicized last name). Okay, I understand anglicizing his name – but why James and not just John the Baptist which is the translation of his name? He also came out a US citizen.
mafastore over 5 years ago
My family is Eastern European Jewish. When my parents went to buy (in 1959) a house in the Long Island, NY suburbs they went to the “Jewish” areas. Even where they bought the house (and we never had a problem and a good chunk of the community – moving in at the same time – were also Jewish – a cousin of dad’s who lived in an a nearby community was worried as the community we moved into was not always welcoming to Jews. I went to a school on the end of the community. The community was so divided that my dad could tell me if a student walked to school or rode the bus by their name – I though this a trick at the time, but now, of course know, the Jewish named children lived near us and took the bus.