In a viral Tweet, Louisiana State freshman Christy Nguyen asked for help tracking down a white student that repeatedly directed xenophobic and racist remarks at she and her friends at a recent LSU football game. Continue reading “Foxworth Vidrine is the racist student that repeatedly yelled “Get the f*ck out Ching Chongs” at LSU football game”
Tag: Racism
Who is Alexander Jennes Downing – the racist that yelled at a Muslim family at the beach?
You really need to watch this video. Anything you read before watching the video won’t have the same feeling and power than the the actual sights and sounds of a Trumpmerican on vacay in the South Padre islands. Continue reading “Who is Alexander Jennes Downing – the racist that yelled at a Muslim family at the beach?”
Yikes! Jeremy Lin sports “bowl cut” hairstyle at Hornets practice
While in China for the NBA Global Games, Jeremy Lin decided to wear his hair in a bowlcut at a Charlotte Hornets practice. Continue reading “Yikes! Jeremy Lin sports “bowl cut” hairstyle at Hornets practice”
Video transcript between police officer Ray Tensing and Sam DuBose during traffic stop in Cincinnati
When Officer Ray Tensing’s body cam footage was released today, it was difficult to make out everything in the video, so I transcribed the verbal exchange between Tensing and Sam Dubose. Continue reading “Video transcript between police officer Ray Tensing and Sam DuBose during traffic stop in Cincinnati”
It’s not that Rachel Dolezal can’t be Black, it’s that she’s been willfully deceptive
My problem with Rachal Dolezal isn’t that she identifies with the African-American community, it’s that she lied on several occasions. Continue reading “It’s not that Rachel Dolezal can’t be Black, it’s that she’s been willfully deceptive”
Why Cameron Crowe’s ‘Aloha’ apology matters (and it’s not because he’s sorry)
Another month, another Hollywood whitewashing of an Asian character. This month’s episode: Cameron Crowe’s ‘Aloha’. Continue reading “Why Cameron Crowe’s ‘Aloha’ apology matters (and it’s not because he’s sorry)”
Police officer shoots unarmed man in back, tries to frame victim as he lays dying
In another case of police brutality, a white South Carolina police officer shot an unarmed black man in the back. Continue reading “Police officer shoots unarmed man in back, tries to frame victim as he lays dying”
On Kentucky’s sportsmanship: You wouldn’t have shook hands with Wisconsin either
I am big on sportsmanship. You may not believe that after reading this post, but it’s true. Continue reading “On Kentucky’s sportsmanship: You wouldn’t have shook hands with Wisconsin either”
The old Chappelle Show conundrum explains why race jokes are almost always a bad idea
I recently came across a passage that really resonated with me: Continue reading “The old Chappelle Show conundrum explains why race jokes are almost always a bad idea”
Iggy Azalea: Success confirms willful ignorance, cultural appropriation is okay
It’s in style to hate on Iggy Izalea, so this post probably isn’t introducing anything that hasn’t already been said. Continue reading “Iggy Azalea: Success confirms willful ignorance, cultural appropriation is okay”
Ferguson is racist, corrupt according to Department of Justice investigation
I *know* that there are people out there like this, but I can’t believe there are people out there like this. Continue reading “Ferguson is racist, corrupt according to Department of Justice investigation”
Chelsea fans refuse to let black man onto Paris subway, chant how proud they are to be racists
When talking to some Europeans about race, my experience has been that they see themselves above the United States in their approach to race relations. Continue reading “Chelsea fans refuse to let black man onto Paris subway, chant how proud they are to be racists”
Handcuffed Indian grandfather paralyzed after being slammed to ground by police officer in Alabama
Earlier this month, Sureshbhai Patel traveled from his farm in India to Madison, Alabama to help care for his newly-born grandson. Continue reading “Handcuffed Indian grandfather paralyzed after being slammed to ground by police officer in Alabama”
Lakers wear “I Can’t Breathe” t-shirts: Why it’s important we see Jeremy Lin wearing the shirt
As everyone knows by now, Eric Garner, a 43-year old African-American male, died after New York police put him in an illegal chokehold. Continue reading “Lakers wear “I Can’t Breathe” t-shirts: Why it’s important we see Jeremy Lin wearing the shirt”
“I know that there’s racism, but…”
“I know that there’s racism, but…”
I’ve seen this or variation of this sentence often on social media over the last few weeks and it’s drives me crazy Continue reading ““I know that there’s racism, but…””
Are Asian immigrants being targeted for MTA subway attacks?
This is an article that I originally wrote for American FOBs. I corrected a mistake and made some slight edits to this version for clarity. Continue reading “Are Asian immigrants being targeted for MTA subway attacks?”
Edward Blum: Don’t use Asians for your racist agenda (we won’t stand for it)
(Reposted from 18 Million Rising)
Edward Blum is really invested in Asian Americans getting into college. Sounds like a good thing, right? Think again. Continue reading “Edward Blum: Don’t use Asians for your racist agenda (we won’t stand for it)”
What’s so “stunning” about good looking Asian men?
There’s a post being passed around Facebook that has its heart in the right place, but falls into the same trap it’s attempting to dispel. Continue reading “What’s so “stunning” about good looking Asian men?”
Are Asian immigrants being pushed onto subway tracks a coincidence or something else?
I don’t know what number constitutes a pattern, but after a 61-year Chinese immigrant was pushed onto the tracks of the oncoming D train in The Bronx. Continue reading “Are Asian immigrants being pushed onto subway tracks a coincidence or something else?”
Fuck Chinatown? Why don’t we know the San Francisco racist tour guide’s name yet?
It’s been more than two weeks and I still haven’t forgotten that idiot San Francisco tour guide that spewed out hateful comments during the Chinatown portion of her bus tour. Continue reading “Fuck Chinatown? Why don’t we know the San Francisco racist tour guide’s name yet?”
Ridiculous police brutality on the shoulders of California Interstate 10
I’m way behind on posting about this and not that it needs the additional outrage (watching the video will do that to any sane person), but it’s my blog and I’ll retro-outrage on the topics I want, when I want. Continue reading “Ridiculous police brutality on the shoulders of California Interstate 10”
Black culture is popular, black people are not
I came across the following tweet today and thought that it makes a powerful statement on race in a succinct, clear manner; a reality check in eight words: “Black culture is popular, black people are not,” Continue reading “Black culture is popular, black people are not”
Destroy Racism
This makes no sense, but that’s probably why I like it. Happy June to all you warriors for justice and pandas for peace.
Footage capture Chicago police hurling racist insults, abuse onto handcuffed Asian-American woman
Here’s another hit to any remaining idealistic view of humanity. Try not to be too effing jaded coming out of it and throw a bunch of shit on the floor like I just did. Continue reading “Footage capture Chicago police hurling racist insults, abuse onto handcuffed Asian-American woman”
