etcetera etcetera

cognitivedissonance:

It’s a concept so cliche it’s even painful to type: privileged, usually-white person is so offended by the concept of Latin American Day (or Black History Month, or MLK Day, etc) that s/he suggests a “Caucasian Day” to counteract the debilitating effects of “reverse racism.” It’s exhibit number one in people not understanding the concept of overwhelming white privilege, which persists even as Latinos, African-Americans and other non-white racial groups surpass whites in population.

In this case, it’s Arizona State Rep. Cecil Ash. After State Rep. Richard Miranda proposed the induction of a statewide Latin American Day—a small consolation considering Arizona’s rampant anti-Latino policies—Ash countered, “I just want them to assure me that when we do become the minority, you’ll have a day for us.” Clearly, his statement upset some—even once he said he was “joking”—and he was compelled to clarify his remarks to a local news station (via Mediaite):

“Yes, I think it was appropriate. It was appropriate for the mood that was in the House and I think that if and when the Caucasian population becomes a minority, they may want to celebrate the accomplishments and the contributions of the Caucasian population the same way,” Ash said.

Goddammit, Arizona. You make me proud by recalling Russell Pearce, then you pull some foolishness like banning ethnic studies and this above. I think you need to go sit and think about what you’ve done.

In all seriousness, Black History Month is 28 days (29 in a leap year). The rest of the year, it’s white history month(s). And remember - Black History Month tends to get whitewashed as well. Caucasian people have written and revised history for ages. Is it unfair to celebrate other cultures? Please, someone, explain…

*head desk* further embarrassment from my homestate