Tim Wise writer of “White like me” talks about the advantages of being white. The race itself from history has proven that out of any other race that the benefits in being white are more valuable then any other race could offer. This being stated I believe that each race comes with mutual benefits depending on what side of the spectrum your standing on. I myself coming from Spanish and Native American decent have experience benefits base on just the color of my skin and the race I belong to. One of the easiest things of any race to benefit from is speaking the language. Going to many Mexican restaurants with my family I have notice that when my dad speaks Spanish to the waiter that service is a bit more friendly and speedy, of course this could just be all in my head but noticing the white family ordering in English and pronouncing all the dishes names wrong the food and service does seem to slow down. Now on the other half of my racial heritage having Native American Cherokee blood is seen to a lot of people somewhat special. This I suppose is not a bad thing but to be looked at to people as rare or have someone tell you that I thought there were no more of you guys is something ignorant to say. Being aware of what the history books say you wouldn’t say that to any other race that suffered from racism like the African slaves that got shipped to America or the Jews that got sent to concentration camps. The benefits of race depend again on what side of the spectrum you’re on. Tim Wise talks about that even though he grew up somewhat white privilege that when being surrounded by a different race and him being the minority changes things. White privilege doesn’t go far without people that share the same beliefs.
White privilege… and by white I mean the color that holds all the colors in the spectrums.4/25/2014
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The Internet is probably the last place that offers equality and gives so many people a soap box to stand up and voice the opinions on whatever issues they choose. This week how every seem to prove other wise when Fame TV comedian/Reporter suffered the backlash of the internet….more specifically Twitter. Twitter is a social media that allows you to connect with people and gives you the option to share your voice with 140 characters. When hearing about Daniel Stinter owner of the Washington Red Skins charity called "The Washington Redskins Original Americans Foundation" (Which some have called a way to win over Native Americans Because It only uses the name Redskins once) Stephen Colbert twitted in response to this news "I am willing to show Asian Community I care by introducing The Ching Chong Ding Dong Foundation for sensitivity to Orientals or whatever " Obviously mocking Stinter foundation. Colbert does agree that with out further content of what he is speaking about that does seem racist (But 140 character is a bit of a stretch to make yourself clear…..) When going viral The Hashtag #CancelColbert starting trending and has made this whole joke become way out of control. When looking at the work of Stephen Colbert its not that hard to seperate the man from the character but still some people find it hard to do so….was it a funny joke, YES not knowing Colbert or the context could it be seen as racist, YES. but before gathering an angry mob…..People let do our homework. Lets educate our selfs and hear both sides of the story. If racism is ignorants and prosecuting a man without knowing the full story is ignorants, then lets not be racist or ignorant or which ever one you choose the both one in the same.
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