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the-last-recall:

angryasiangirlsunited:

Was wondering if you could help get the word out about this.

This past weekend, on February 1, a fraternity at Duke University (my alma mater) called Kappa Sigma held an Asian-themed party called Asia Prime. The original invite (screen-capped above) includes the phrases ”Herro Nice Duke Peopre” and “Chank You.” Pictures from the event itself are also above. (More information here; student protest page here.)

Even more frustrating, fraternities at Duke has a history of hosting these sorts of offensive, insulting, marginalizing, dehumanizing themed parties, and a history of offering lame non-apologies for doing so.

Is this shit unbelievable, or is it unbelievable?

To all the privileged assholes I went to school with who told me that racism, sexism, homophobia, etc. were no longer a problem, especially on our college campus: What the hell were you talking about? Are you seeing this? Did we even go to the same school?

Here’s to hoping something will change here and on other college campuses too. In the meantime, please spread the word!

I’m a current Duke student and this morning I went with a group of other students to flyer the campus in protest of Kappa Sigma’s racist party. However, we were met with a coordinated effort to take the pictures down. Some of us had cameras confiscated by campus police and were forced by them to delete pictures. Almost within an hour, our nearly 1200 flyers were torn down.

[9:45 AM]

[11:30 AM - reported gone by 11:00 AM]

This absolutely cannot stand. That’s why this protest is so important. Even on our facebook page, people are telling us to be quiet, to shut up, to keep from bringing this issue and our university to ‘national attention.’ They tell us not to make such a big deal about it, that ‘it is understandable that some might be offended.’ By ripping down our flyers, they’re telling us to mute our voices because they’ll just be silenced anyway.

But we won’t. We won’t back down. This deserves attention and it deserves to be talked about. Duke’s history of demeaning and racist frat parties can’t be swept under the rug just so a school’s reputation can sit falsely pretty and pristine. 

Some tell us to hush up and keep the peace. But this is my campus too, and I’m not about to clip my own vocal cords to keep you comfortable.

To those on tumblr and twitter: tag your posts about this with #racistrager so we can track ‘em! Let your voices be heard.

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From the Protest Against Racist Kappa Sigma Party Page:

If you’re SICK AND TIRED of ASIANS BEING MARGINALIZED, and INFURIATED that RACIAL, SEXUAL, AND SES MINORITIES continue getting stomped on Duke’s campus, then come to the WEST CAMPUS BUS STOP to participate in a protest against Kappa Sigma’s “Asia Prime” party and ALL DISCRIMINATION AGAINST and SILENCING OF Asians at Duke.

***** Be at the West Campus Bus Stop at 1:00 pm sharp for a protest of Kappa Sigma’s repulsive party. *****

DO NOT BE SILENT.

OUR CAMPUS NEEDS TO KNOW.

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2012 party invitation: http://bit.ly/VH6l4m
2011 party invitation: http://bit.ly/VR89o9
History of frat party themes: http://bit.ly/VRPato
Student fliers protesting the party: http://bit.ly/VRMHzd

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Kappa Sigma’s condescending NON APOLOGY: http://bit.ly/YBaIuW

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DSG and The Asian Students Association (ASA) are co-hosting a dialogue TOMORROW in the UCAE for those who want to make their VOICES HEARD: 
http://www.facebook.com/events/125667780938752/?fref=ts

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The Chronicle’s coverage of the controversy: http://bit.ly/WN9C00
Angry Asian Man coverage: http://bit.ly/XmwzDA
Gawker coverage: http://gaw.kr/X0pFrb
Bro Bible coverage: http://bit.ly/12qXIN9

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Black Student Alliance (BSA) support : http://bit.ly/XLatfE
National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) support: http://bit.ly/XLdL2D
Center for Race Relations (CRR) support: http://bit.ly/14QjJVg

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ptsd-elephant:

I mean, good grades are not UNdesired. But sometimes it’s helpful to realize your priorities may have to differ from the norm because of what you’ve been through. I could stay up all night studying or finishing a project, but I know how craptacular my decisions get when I neglect my sleep (especially since I know stress makes me more prone to nightmares anyways, so sleep is going to extra valuable during crunch time at school). My priority is how to learn how function better in the long-term.

Avoidance is a hard habit/coping-mechanism to shake, so I encourage anyone else in college/university who struggles with attendance to talk to your school’s Office of Disabilities (most schools have one because of federal laws, private schools sometimes don’t) for help. Things like PTSD, anxiety, and depression are disabilities and having teachers that understand why you may burst into tears seemingly for no reason, not want to be touched ever, or have trouble with sudden loud noises (f#$&ing woodshop!) is a huge help in feeling safe enough to attend class. At my school, the teachers only know my diagnosis, and not the details of my past, because a counselor at my school and myself write a letter explaining reasonable accommodations I may need.

This has only happened to me a couple of times, but it is absolutely horrible because you know it’s not her fault, and it’s not your fault, but it feels so shitty and there’s nothing to do but wait it out. 

survivorrat:

“you’re not the only victim of this”

that doesn’t mean it’s less traumatizing

fatpeopleofcolor:

Filipino-Chicano Transgender man in sailor hat, short navy blue shorts, navy blue and white striped tank top holds a sign that says, “Now that I can’t plan my wedding I guess I’ll just destroy the prison industrial complex.”

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queerbrownxx:

tomboyfemme:

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Wow.

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ALL I WANT IN THE WORLD IS TO MAKE AND DRINK THE PERFECT PEPPERMINT MOCHA EVERY DAY UNTIL CHRISTMAS. 

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dogshaming:

I have shamed my family.

We probably helped.

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androgynousswag:

Hi wasup?

im Devo from Switerzland

rachelmaddowheygirl:

Thanks for this anonymous reader submission!

rachelmaddowheygirl:

Submitted by pimmyjalmer.

Swooooooon.

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highvoodoopussypope:

taemincrush:

highvoodoopussypope:

fitvillains:

veganfood: I’m sure you have come across this before, but in case you haven’t this is so DELICIOUS AND EASY TO make. You don’t have to use agave, sugar is just as good. Submitted by trivialjenni

Ingredients:

• 5 frozen bananas
• 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon butter extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon maple extract
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons agave nectar
• 2 tablespoons sprinkles

where’s the ice cream tho

No icecream, but blended frozen bananas have the same texture as softserve and less calories.

then call it blended frozen bananas so i ain’t getting my hopes up :|

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dogshaming:

But it tastes so good :(

the sheep crap or the vomit? it doesn’t matter