If you’re a Mexican American, you’re probably used to thinking of yourself as a “Mexican American” or a “Mexican”. This image might not be all that flattering, but if you’re one of those folk with a few extra pounds and a little extra frizzy hair, this is the image that comes to mind.
The reason for the image is that we’re all born into the community of Mexican American Indians, so if youre one of them, you will probably be able to tell that this is the image that you have to hate.
These are not the only images that are common in society. We all have our own version of this image, but it’s the image that has stuck with us longest. If youre a Mexican American, you know that there is a huge difference between your actual racial identity and that of your family members. My family members are all white. They all have Mexican and Mexican-American identities.
The only reason I have any trouble with this is because I’m not good at this. For my family members, I’m a little bit of a weirdo with a big mouth and a huge nose, but I am also not good at being a man and being a dude. So if youre going to be using a non-white person to justify what you have to say about them, you should probably be a white guy. Your family is all white.
No matter what the reasons are, being the “right” person is still hard. I can’t think of a single other group of people that have always had to deal with a minority member being wrong.
Im all for white men getting down and dirty with their family members, but it has to be done with class, respect, and a lot of tact. What I dont like is seeing people saying that its ok to have a white guy talk about his family. Thats just stupid. A white person can say anything they want about anyone.
There are two ways to make your own white person hate you: by making them hate someone else and by making them hate it. In the first case, it makes them act that way because it says something about them that they’re not even aware of. But in the second case, you’re the one who’s on the fence and the ones who have the attitude they’re going to be.
When I was growing up my family was more or less one of the most important parts of my identity. I had more or less every expectation that I would one day be a white person. My mom was the one who instilled in me this idea that you get to choose your own path in life, that you dont have to do anything you dont want to do, and that it was okay to do crazy things. At least, thats what I thought.
One thing my folks did taught me however was to always take a step back and examine my own motivations. This is especially true as I got into music. Music has a very personal power that you can feel in your gut and that can change your life.
I know you have been here a long time, and I will tell you this: People who think that they are right or wrong, but there is a lot to be said for getting right. I mean, my family is my dad’s greatest passion, and I don’t think he ever had a chance to really put it down to it. Even though I feel the most right way for him to be. I think it’s a great thing to think about.
