Happy Columbus Day
Happy Columbus Day! And to our friends at the Longhouse, Happy Indigenous Solidarity Day! The Ol’ Dirty had an article focusing on today’s event put on by the Native American Student Union and the MCC. For some reason Chuck Hunt is speaking at it.
“Columbus is just a stunningly bad figure to be celebrating,” he said. “He was personally responsible for the deaths of thousands of indigenous people and he was indirectly responsible for 500 years of catastrophe.”
So, you’re saying you hate America? It gets worse.
Hunt will also speak of the “fundamental racism” regarding Nike’s recent release of the N7 Air Native, a sneaker specifically designed for Native Americans.
“I think it’s kind of amazing Nike thinks there’s some kind of special foot for Native Americans,” he said. “I think (the topic is) appropriate, given the ties between the University and Nike.”
This is in the running for a Spew of the Year nomination. You don’t believe that different races with different genetic make-ups have varying physical features? Maybe you can argue this as niche marketing, but fundamental racism? Come on Chuck.
