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In at misguided attempt at whit, the crazy owner of a Colorado barbecue restaurant who drew criticism for offering a "White Appreciation Day" discount says he wants to celebrate Americans of all races, not just one...........
What started off as a joke about how there's no holiday that celebrates "the white community", has has been misinterpreted as a racially charged promotion, said Edgar Antillon, co-owner of Rubbin' Buttz BBQ and Country Cafe in Milliken.
Of course it has because the fact of the matter is that there are holidays that celebrate "the white community." Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, Independence Day and St. Patricks Day are not "black holidays". Black people celebrate some of these holidays, but if you look at the root of them we have little if anything to do with their origin.
"We are an amazing culture here in the U.S. We're a melting pot," Antillon went on to say, "But we should include white people in that, too."
A sign posted in the restaurant's window announcing "White Appreciation Day" on June 11 reads, "Because all Americans should be celebrated."
In an interview, Antillon said it was unlikely that he would offer a discount to other racial groups. On Saturday, however, Antillon said that any American -- white, black, Asian or Hispanic -- who visits Rubbin' Buttz on June 11 will be offered the same 10% discount.
Antillon said he understands the need for heritage months to celebrate groups overlooked in history. As a Mexican-American, he said he has experienced racism firsthand.
But, that doesn't mean any race deserves to "segregated" to a monthlong celebration, he said.
"I should be celebrated every day of the year, but so should white people and so should black people," he said. "We should all be celebrated all year long."
News of the discount drew mixed reviews as it spread across the country this week, prompting the restaurant to address the controversy on its Facebook page.
"Although we've had overwhelming support for it, there are a few who are filled with hate and/or misunderstanding. People full of hate and negativity want your attention, don't give it to them. Stay happy!" the statement said.
But claiming "reverse racism", which is essentially what is happening here is a JOKE. All Antillon has managed to do is alienate anybody who is not white. Which may have been his goal in the first place. Well, mission accomplished!
Some responding to this message dismissed it as a publicity stunt, while others condemned it as a racist promotion that downplays the history of racial inequality in the United States.
"Yeah, like the rest of the year doesn't already belong to the White people!" one commenter said.
Others thanked Rubbin' Buttz owners for acknowledging that "whites deserve the same amount of appreciation as any other race."
Antillon apologized to the community of Milliken and to his restaurant's former owners who, like him, have been targets of threatening messages, he said.
"Our intention was not to put white people on a pedestal," Antillon said. "It was merely to fight fire with fire."
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Well, that's exactly what happened after 7-year-old Natalie McGriff took her creation, The Adventures of Moxie Girl, a comic book about a black girl who hates her hair until she uses a magical shampoo that turns her curls into superfighting Afro puffs, to One Spark, a huge crowdfunding festival in Jacksonville, Fla. One Spark attendees pay an entrance fee and then vote on how the money should be dispersed. Moxie Girl was created after Natalie's mother noticed her daughter having hair-esteem issues.
"I decided to help Natalie write this book because she was having self-esteem issues regarding her hair and she hated to read," Angie Nixon said in a statement viewed by the Courier. "She now realizes how powerful and awesome her hair is and that in order for her to write a cool book, she needs to read more books and learn different words."
In the end, the hero prevailed and Moxie Girl edged out the competition, beating the closest competitor by just three votes.
Good triumphs again!
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A picture of two young, clueless girls waving Confederate flags has angered and upset students and parents at East Chapel Hill High School in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, after the image was posted on Instagram and has gone viral.
The picture was reportedly taken by a student at the school and shows the teen girls waving the flags while at the Gettysburg National Battlefield during a school trip that took place a few weeks ago. The person who posted the photo captioned it: "South will rise." But apparently they hadn't counted on anger rising as well.
Several people commented on the photo, which has since been removed from the social media site. One person replied, "Already bought my first slave."
The identity of the student who posted the photo has not been revealed because of his age, but the school confirmed that it is addressing the issue -- though a specific action plan has not been made public.
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"Nothing in the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity".
Students attended the gathering, dubbed a “Cripmas” party, dressed like Crips and Bloods gang members and posed for pictures, which were posted on social media.
They should have had the party in Compton for authenticity. Then this story would have taken a tragic turn.
The timing of the party made matters worse. It happened shortly after campus protests over a Ferguson, Mo., grand jury’s decision not to indict the white police officer who fatally shot unarmed 18-year-old Michael Brown last August!
Images from the off-campus party ignited concerns among African-American students about the racial climate. Many black students, who represent just 6 percent of the student population, expressed their anger on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. They also told university officials that the university is failing to promote racial tolerance on campus.
In addition to the two-year probation, the fraternity must also complete educational programs on alcohol, social justice and gangs.
The national Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity also condemned the party. It issued an apology and said in a statement that the behavior of a few members “in no way reflects the values and creed of the fraternity.”
This comes on the heels of the University of Oklahoma’s disbanding of its SAE chapter after a video surfaced of some members engaging in a racist chant.
It's seems SAE was founded on racism, intolerance and stupidity.
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“Thank you, Jesus!” someone yelled. “Yeah!” exclaimed another.
“To the people of Baltimore and the demonstrators across America, I heard your call for ‘no justice, no peace,’” Mosby said during the press conference.
Here are just a few of the images from Baltimore after hearing the news.

A man and woman have been arrested in central Florida after police say they stole more than $300 worth of meat from a grocery store.
Deputies said that 48-year-old Doris Rowe and 54-year-old Kenneth Edwards drove 26 miles to a Winn-Dixie store in DeLand where a store manager saw Rowe stuffing meat products and other items into her pants.
I wonder if they stuffed some A-1 Steak sauce in there?
Deputies say the manager stopped Rowe and she hit the manager in the neck, dropping pork ribs, two packs of detergent and three water filters. Rowe fled the store and got into Edwards' truck. Deputies apprehended them at a traffic stop. Both were charged with grand theft and robbery.
Deputies found ribeye steaks, ground beef, bacon, pork ribs and a gallon of bleach in the car valued at $361.00.
Hillsborough County deputies say the women entered Ulta Beauty Supply in Citrus Park around 3:45 p.m. on March 15 with a bag concealed in one of their purses. Once inside, they pulled out the bag, loaded it up with perfume and cologne, then left, driving away in a bright blue Hyundai. Fox Tampa Bay reports that they made off with expensive designer brands such as Chanel, Polo, Mont Blanc, Yves Saint Laurent and Michael Kors.
Police are are asking the public to help identify the suspects
Police in Beaverton on Friday announced the arrest of 56-year-old Robert Stephen Ellwood and his 28-year-old son, Robert William Ellwood, both of Hermiston.
The father and dumb duo targeted a number of retail stores, including Safeway and Albertsons, during an eight-week shoplifting spree in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington, according to police.
"They had been stealing thousands of dollars of health and beauty aids," Beaverton police said in a press release.
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