The Damage of Racism In Today's Society: Like The Nazis

Grandfathered repeatedly over time [as measured in centuries] into every position of power in government & business, the #statusquo bastion of white European authority shows an impregnable reluctance to play fair in the 21^st Century- even as it preaches equality & purports to hold the dignity of ALL Earth’s peoples, regardless of skin color, race or origin, in the highest regard.

In the last 500 years, people of color - even those residing on ancestral lands must fight for parity, are forced to climb from the lowest #social #political & economic positions. What’s true in India is true in South America; what proves true in Africa & Asia rings with resounding clarity in our United States. 

Today, it remains a dangerous vocation to be an #Advocate for #CivilRights. For me, fortunately, it's much easier to speak up than be silenced.

In America, even the liberal left, the powerful Democrats continue to reflect a white washed leadership. Sure, the left talks about being inclusive. But this inclusiveness is hardly visible when you see the inner-circles of its leadership standing together in news conferences & #selfie  photo opportunities. One might see an occasional black person (with white features) in these powerful circles, and even a light sprinkle or two of Latinos, but rarely an Asian.

Asians are not even in the conversation for the next judicial nominee for the SCOTUS. Asian characters on TV still reflect Anglicized last names; even left-of-center Hollywood has not journeyed much past Mrs. Livingston from #TheCourtshipOfEddie’sFather. The actress Ming-Na Wen’s roles include being cast as Judy Roberts, Jenna Sparks, Elisha Crowe;  what’s wrong with  Wang Xiu Wong?

In the US, it seems the reason change is slow is that racism continues to be the rule whether you’re a Democrat, Republican or Independent.

And racism explains why corruption is rampant.

The lack of diversity & inclusion in the nation’s businesses & government allows the white race to run all over the Constitution. Just look at the parade of leaders testifying in front of our do-nothing Congress… all white folk whether it’s the #NSA, #IRS, #DOJ, #FBI, #WallStreet. 

Have you ever stopped to think that these idiots don’t know what the hell they’re doing in their respective positions? Why do you think the economy crashed? Because these white fools had the skills & abilities to lead a bank or a government agency? No. Regardless of their ineptitude, they got their jobs because they were well connected with the European status quo that dates back to the global age of exploration.

It’s stunning that none of these white criminals ever go to jail, yet their deliberate damage to society is Nazi-like in magnitude. Hundreds of millions of lives ruined.

There is one area that is accurate: just as they are in government & Wall Street, most criminals on popular crime shows are played by white people. [Sadly amusing. however, is that the prison populations in the US tend to be dominated by people of color.]

2014 is a turning point in our nation’s history. Racism cannot continue to suffocate the sacred cause of equality.

The age of technology is a powerful thing for Main Street. 

The average citizen, even an economically disadvantaged person of color, can effect change by calling out hypocrites on social media who continue to talk the talk of diversity & inclusion while practicing no such thing.

A step in the right direction for acknowledgment of Asian talent. Bruce a genius, as heroic as any American warrior.

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Why not Cardinal Antonio #Tagle, archbishop of #Manila? Knows suffering of #ThePeople, align church w/#21st Century.

ASIAN EQUALITY NOW 2013

This time of year is always exciting, what with the Oscar's coming up.

Since the 1950's, women and blacks have made significant strides in the equality arena. Yet these two groups still have an uphill climb as they inch closer to a true American Dream. For Latinos, there is progress- though at a much slower pace.

Our strengthening marriage equality movement, with strong support from Hollywood, has thrust the gay community, which includes all races, seems to have leapfrogged  the Asians in terms of attention and inclusion.

For Asians, equality remains a cold wet dream.  The Civil Rights Act is now how old?

Hollywood, that liberal bastion, currently creates a false reality in many of its shows and films. The most striking example-- I prefer crime dramas like NCIS-LA-- would be the casting of hospital or lab staff roles.

On the West Coast, the medical field is very diverse and, next time you stop at a health clinic, note the  Asians comprise a significant number of the workers.

With racist Hollywood falling behind the rest of society, rarely do we see any Asians in the hospital scenes. These roles are reserved for whites, women or blacks.  Enter a hospital or clinic in any city on the West Coast and you will find an abundance of races, including many Asians.

This is 2013 and the entire Hollywood culture continues to be stuck in 1950’s status quo racism when the visual arts did not at all acknowledge the existence of any race but white.  Back then, if a role called for an Indian or Latina, it was played by a Caucasian in face paint.

In the 1960's, I watched a lot of American TV shows while I was in Manila. I dreamed of someday coming to the United States. Such a nice, clean atmosphere, America, and my family would be one of the first non-whites to come to its shores. That's the deep impression American television left on my 9-year-old brain...

... until my family landed in San Francisco, July 1970. I was stunned. Where did all these black people come from? I didn't know there were other Asians already here! I thought everyone in America was of the white race-- all the heroes on TV were white. I was unsettled but did not discuss my shock with anyone for decades.

Decades. Many  have passed since the Civil Rights Act. Still, the Dream isn't fully achieved. True,  we've seen major progress for women and blacks and some Latinos.

In 2013, I find it unacceptable that Asians continue to be doormats of the community. Hollywood, that liberal bastion,  barely acknowledges the significant number of Asians that make up our great country. I know gay Democrats who still laugh at Mickey Rooney’s Jap caricature in “Breakfast At Tiffany’s.”

I expect empathy and unconditional support for Asian Equality from the women, blacks, Latinos and, especially, the gay community that have benefitted from the sacrifices made by people of all races. I support equality for all races, including women and gays. 

We must not dismiss the fact that Asians continue to face prejudice and exclusion. We can’t waste the lives of American martyrs a second time by ignoring the reality of ongoing discrimination against Asians.

Republican racists are immediately called out.

The liberal Democrats hide behind party affiliation or their gay sexuality as they—much like the deep south bigots of the 1950’s, continue to mock and laugh at Asians who decry racism. Democrats and Hollywood have become complacent and self-absorbed, too lazy and ignorant to hear the cries that we are still climbing. We have not reached the mountain top.

It is time for the Democrats and Hollywood to align itself with the 21^st century values of social, economic and political equality.

Equality for ALL must happen now.  The strength of racism in this century is a slap in the face for Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Dream and the many-- including whites—who withstood torture, humiliation and death and defiantly fought for the civil rights of ALL of The People.  

After all, equality is for everybody.