“Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.”— Marcus Aurelius
🇲🇽Today is Cinco de Mayo, and unless you’re Mexican, you have no reason to be participating in this holiday. It is not an excuse for you to get drunk off your ass and dress in racist costumes. Your disregard for what this day actually represents is also racist. ¡Feliz! 🇲🇽
Remember, just because you once went to a quinceañera or traveled to Cabo for spring break doesn’t mean you understand the Mexican culture and it gives you absolutely no right to use the culture as a costume.
And look, I totally get it — Cinco de Mayo is a perfect excuse to unwind during the week and drink with friends, but just take a little time to learn more about the culture and holiday you’re celebrating. Read more (Opinion)
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