One of the toughest areas is the bigotry/racist attitudes in our Latino community regarding immigration. I have some of the anti-immigrant sentiment in my own family. I call it “pull up the ladder.” I hear ‘I did it the right way’ ad nauseam. No empathy. Forgetting what it took our ancestors to come to our country. This mindset is frustrating and sad.
This is truly one of the best articles I have read about the difference between racist attitudes and systemic racism. Pointing out that racist ideas are no different today than over a century ago is spot on. There is nothing creative in hatred.
This piece is outstanding. You put many of the thoughts I've had to print. Also, sorry about your stroke, Arturo. I can sympathize. I had a massive pulmonary embolism some years ago that nearly killed me, and health events like these leave you forever changed, mentally and physically. Be well, good sir.
Great column, Arturo! I am a White woman who doesn’t tolerate racists of any kind. We should always be calling out people who try to oppress others based on the color of their skin.
One of the toughest areas is the bigotry/racist attitudes in our Latino community regarding immigration. I have some of the anti-immigrant sentiment in my own family. I call it “pull up the ladder.” I hear ‘I did it the right way’ ad nauseam. No empathy. Forgetting what it took our ancestors to come to our country. This mindset is frustrating and sad.
It's such a huge problem that I deal with constantly too. I have family and people all over the community who think like that and it's shameful.
The lack of empathy is the most disturbing to me.
Agreed. It's maddening.
This is truly one of the best articles I have read about the difference between racist attitudes and systemic racism. Pointing out that racist ideas are no different today than over a century ago is spot on. There is nothing creative in hatred.
Wow. I appreciate this so much. Thank you!
This piece is outstanding. You put many of the thoughts I've had to print. Also, sorry about your stroke, Arturo. I can sympathize. I had a massive pulmonary embolism some years ago that nearly killed me, and health events like these leave you forever changed, mentally and physically. Be well, good sir.
Likewise. Thank you.
Great column, Arturo! I am a White woman who doesn’t tolerate racists of any kind. We should always be calling out people who try to oppress others based on the color of their skin.
Exactly.