The insensitivity is almost vomit-worthy....
Earlier this week, I heard about the "Compton Cookout" themed party thrown by UCSD complete with a lists of what the guys and girls should wear, and how they should act. Not to mention the food items to be provided, complete with fried chicken, watermelon, and "purple drank". Think I am joking? I wish I was....here is the actual invitation:
"February marks a very important month in American society. No, i'm not referring to Valentines day or Presidents day. I'm talking about Black History month. As a time to celebrate and in hopes of showing respect, the Regents community cordially invites you to its very first Compton Cookout.
For guys: I expect all males to be rockin Jersey's, stuntin' up in ya White T (XXXL smallest size acceptable), anything FUBU, Ecko, Rockawear, High/low top Jordans or Dunks, Chains, Jorts, stunner shades, 59 50 hats, Tats, etc.
For girls: For those of you who are unfamiliar with ghetto chicks-Ghetto chicks usually have gold teeth, start fights and drama, and wear cheap clothes - they consider Baby Phat to be high class and expensive couture. They also have short, nappy hair, and usually wear cheap weave, usually in bad colors, such as purple or bright red. They look and act similar to Shenaynay, and speak very loudly, while rolling their neck, and waving their finger in your face. Ghetto chicks have a very limited vocabulary, and attempt to make up for it, by forming new words, such as "constipulated", or simply cursing persistently, or using other types of vulgarities, and making noises, such as "hmmg!", or smacking their lips, and making other angry noises,grunts, and faces. The objective is for all you lovely ladies to look, act, and essentially take on these "respectable" qualities throughout the day.
Several of the regents condos will be teaming up to house this monstrosity, so travel house to house and experience the various elements of life in the ghetto.
We will be serving 40's, Kegs of Natty, dat Purple Drank- which consists of sugar, water, and the color purple , chicken, coolade, and of course Watermelon. So come one and come all, make ya self before we break ya self, keep strapped, get yo shine on, and join us for a day party to be remembered- or not. "
Two days later, after drama had unfolded on campus, a journalism student on the student-run radio station said the protesters were "just a bunch of ungrateful n******".
In Kansas City, a serial rapist has been discovered in Waldo, and the composite sketch of the suspect could pretty much match hundreds of black men in the KC area. The man has been described as "6 foot, 225 pounds, bald head or a close cut". Wow, are you serious? Apparently, the police station has received over 500 different "tips" of men matching this description. Waldo men have dubbed themselves "bounty hunters" in search of the rapist, and a few have even chased innocent black men whom they believe is the criminal. Its' racial profiling to a whole other level......Here is a blog to read on it....
http://www.tonyskansascity.com/2010/01/blatant-racism-marks-kansas-citys-hunt.html
I have read comments on the internet concerning many articles, blogs, etc, and am repulsed by what I am seeing.
Racism is far from dead. It's not even sick. It's just changed its coat.
