I just caught this on NPR: Latino USA's report on Siler City, North Carolina's changing demographics, called "Mayberry Meets Mexico." A town that was traditionally black and white has seen an influx of Hispanic immigrants, and many are none too happy. One resident interviewed compared the newer members of his community to roaches, although he prefaced his remark with "I don't mean to be racist or anything..." Another resident complained that she feels like a minority now, and frankly admitted that she doesn't like it. I am continually amazed at the things that people feel are acceptable to say about Hispanics in the U.S.
As a side note, during the report, all I could think about was this silly Rascal Flatts song, "I Miss Mayberry," which includes the line, "I miss Mayberry, when everything was black and white." OMG I didn't know Rascal Flatts was that racist! :)
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