The most important issue that needs to be addressed in this situation is the fact that your son is unhappy about being black. As a caucasian mother to a black child, it is necessary to have a strong African presence in the household, especially with art and literature. I politely suggest that you go to the website justusbooks.com where you can order some reading materials for Cullen that is suitable for his age group. I think then he will be able to gain a sense of cultural pride and rejoice in the fact that he comes from a strong, beautiful race of African people. God Bless you and your family, and I hope that you will prevail in this struggle.
I am signing this petition as this is not for me it is for Cullen. I wanted to tell everyone that has signed so far and those who will sign in the future thank you. Cullen has healed so much from your comments as we check them everyday and he reads them. It's me now who feels like a failure I have been written up, degraded, threatened and now I have a bunch of upper level managment gunning for my job because I love my son from day one all I wanted was an opportunity to tell this employee in a safe environment that she hurt Cullen with what she said and an appology but I am never going to get that in fact I see now I will be unemployed real soon as the pressure they are applying is far too much for one human being to handle and the funny thing is I did not do or was not accused of anything I asked to file a complaint because she called my son a nigger and look where it got me? On the way out the door and a formal, permanent repremand and she got nothing even though they admitted to me that my allegations were neither PROVEN OR DISPROVEN just like my mom always said actions speak louder than words they do not care they know what she said but what's the big deal?
I certainly hope that man gets fired. Nobody has any right to mention that to a 7-year old or any person with dark skin. Even though I am white, I very strongly believe racism is wrong. I very much hope you win this fight.
Good Luck
I wanted to share that this is so common in the NE. I have also had the experience of being forced off a job because of racism. But, the white estab' police themselves and that does not leave much room for winning a case....I have emailed the CEO
with my comments.
Good luck....
The thing that sticks upmost in my mind is that you are raising a black child who has a problwm being black so much so that he crys at the thought of it. Black men have enough issues to worry about and self esteem shouldn't be one of them. Try dealing with that first.
I agree that this person was not only wrong. But a terrible moron.
That beign said though, it is time we stick up for ourselves and not run to HR, the Govt., the petition writing, cause needing masses or anyone else other than ourselves to stick up for ourselves and our children. The power is in yoru hands. You should have immediately addressed this a-hole and let him know (and your son at the same time) that this is not tollerable in any means.
I'd also like to say that for such a pinhead, it is confusing... we see all the time, black people use the word "nigger" on each other... I for one am equally offended by hearing them use it as I am hearing a white, hispanic, asian or any other faction use the word. Some people assume that since they hear African Americans use the term, that it is a fine term. It is vulgar no matter whos mouth it comes out of.
First of all, I'd make a comment back to the man. You should have said something back I would have cursed him out dont tell everyone else in hopes that theyll help you help yourself first I would HAVE BEAT HIS A**
She should be ashame of herself. The company should also be ashame of her behavior. Has anyone told her that based on the definition in the Webster's dictionary that she best fits the word she used in conversation with your Son. Tell him to keep his head up high and be proud of the Star he is. I went though my childhood being called all sorts of names and even though they say that words can't hurt you....they do hurt, they cause scares and build barriers. You continue to support him, be strong for him and help him stay focused! She is just one pea in the pot of negative people! Tell him if you gives up he is letting her win! When no one is the winner here but Cullen.
I can believe the statements that you are making are true. I have also experienced a situation with my company and nothing was done to solve the problem. It was not the same type of scenario but it was a racial issue. There was an investigation but nothing happened. Black people are still fighting for their rights.
I am one of several Directors for A Place for Us National. we are an organization founded to help bi-racial couples and Multiracial families. I personally went through what you are going throu with Mtn. States T&T many years ago.I am the mom of 4 multiracial children, 11 grandchildren & 7 great grands. We must continue the fightagainst racism. I can't understand why government officials such as Mass. AG not helping you. Please contact APFU National ASAP.
I am Co-Founder and Co-President of A Place For Us national, www.aplaceforusnational.c om. We support Multiracial Families. Your son needs to know we will do everything in our power to support him. We'll be in touch.
Appalling, but not surprising. Racism is not only alive and well in America, it is actually thriving. Get a lawyer, any lawyer will see the dollar signs. Write a letter to the Board of Directors and company president.
I am a black woman and single papent. The word "nigger" is not used in my household. It is and will always be a racial slur towards blacks. I have tought my chidren this because I don't want them refering to each other thinking it's cool or a nick name. The word NIGGER should be seen for what it is and that only. No child should be refered to as "one".
That was a stupid ignorant co-worker.She does need to get a wake up call with a right hook to the face. I hate when someone tries to say they have an boyfriend or friend who is black. So that means they can use racial slurs.I'm surprised nobody has stepped up and helped you.I recommend taking your husband and going to these places such as the Naacp.
This may not be legal, but if you have any other meetings with your employer about this matter, make sure that you have a pocket recorder and record everything they say.
Mental stress is or can be a Worker"s Comp., issue when as a result of workplace issues/injuries these kinds of things take place. I do not know if you contacted an attorney, but you should...several that practice in Worker's Comp, Job discrimination/harassment , and civil matters.
This is evil. I am coming to the conclusion that a whole lot of white people are this way. Keep on with your struggle and I am praying for you and your precious son.
There is no way this company or this person should get away with this. Attorneys should be lining up to take this case of obvious civil rights and discrimination violations.
This is outrageous. Just today my employer sent an email outlining the Workplace Harrasment Policy. I am glad that I work for a company that won't stand for this kind of behaviour.
this is terrible! These people should be held responsible for what they have done to this child. and the police should be held responsible for what they have do to his mother!
I am also a mother of two beautiful bi-racial children.
I feel your pain and your son's also. I think people like the person you described
are ignorant.
Personally speaking, I believe ANYBODY can be a "nigger". Its not just black people. Its how you act and present yourself. If you look it up in the dictionary, it does say ignorance.
I hope that you get the response that you need to this petition.
i agree that it is a shame, but i must admit that i'm not surprised. here it is, 2005 and things like that can still be overlooked. sometimes it makes me question what we've "accomplished"
