fatclue_98
Retired Moderator
Re: WC 150K Post Challenge - You Ready?!
I wish it was as simple as skin color. By all accounts I’m white if you just look at me and you hear me speak. I have Hazel Brown eyes and not a trace of an accent which makes me “pass”. The punch in the gut comes when some unsuspecting racist asks me my name and you see the facial expression change. Two minutes ago we were having some laughs and now that my Latino-ness has come out I’m “one of them”. How f****d up is that?
The most racially abused people in the UK are Polish or Eastern European. Just goes to show that skin colour isn't always the necessary requirement. The UK is a messed up place in a lot of ways.
The stupid part about skin colour is that it's a matter of a few genes and evolution based on sun conditions and environment. Such a stupid thing to get upset about, especially since we know better now. Well we should know better unfortunately evolution is still poorly taught in schools and science tends to be a thing of evil if makes you think differently...
I keep waiting for the human race to grow up. With what's happening in the world with the rise of populists, far right thinking and national identity we have a very long way to go. Sadly.
I wish it was as simple as skin color. By all accounts I’m white if you just look at me and you hear me speak. I have Hazel Brown eyes and not a trace of an accent which makes me “pass”. The punch in the gut comes when some unsuspecting racist asks me my name and you see the facial expression change. Two minutes ago we were having some laughs and now that my Latino-ness has come out I’m “one of them”. How f****d up is that?