EDITORIAL RACIAL INSENSITIVITY 101 STAMP FLAP EXPOSES MEXICO'S DARK SECRET.THERE are still many instances of racial insensitivity in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , but this country has made great progress over time, achieving a measure of tolerance and understanding found in few places on Earth. For all its geographic proximity and its strong cultural and economic ties, none of this appears to have rubbed off on Mexico, where its leaders can't admit they have a problem. Mexican President Vicente Fox appears to be mystified mys·ti·fy tr.v. mys·ti·fied, mys·ti·fy·ing, mys·ti·fies 1. To confuse or puzzle mentally. See Synonyms at puzzle. 2. To make obscure or mysterious. by the outcry over a Mexican postage stamp postage stamp, government stamp affixed to mail to indicate payment of postage. The term includes stamps printed or embossed on postcards and envelopes as well as the adhesive labels. series featuring a sterotypically racist black comic book comic book Bound collection of comic strips, usually in chronological sequence, typically telling a single story or a series of different stories. The first true comic books were marketed in 1933 as giveaway advertising premiums. character called Memin Pinguin. ``It is cherished here in Mexico,'' Fox said of the character who was created in the 1940s. It's a good bet that there are plenty of people in Mexico - most notably those darker of skin than Fox - who don't necessarily cherish Mexico's version of Little Black Sambo, who is portrayed as a simple ``negrito'' with simian-like features and an Aunt Jemima Aunt Jemima is a trademark for pancake flour, syrup, and other breakfast foods. The trademark dates to 1893, although Aunt Jemima pancake mix debuted in 1889. The phrase "Aunt Jemima" is sometimes used as a female version of "Uncle Tom" to refer to a black woman who is perceived as clone for a mother. A little sensitivity training is in order for Fox and his government. |
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