My Racist Encounter at the White House Correspondents' Dinner

[poet]

".....Then something remarkable happened. I watched as they let countless other women through -- all Caucasian -- without even asking to see their tickets. I asked why they were allowing them to go freely when they had just told me that I needed a ticket. Their response? "Well, now we are checking tickets." He rolled his eyes and let another woman through, this time actually checking her ticket. His smug tone, enveloped in condescension, taunted, "See? That's what a ticket looks like."

When I asked "Why did you lie to me, sir?" they threatened to have the Secret Service throw me out of the building -- me, a 4'11" young woman who weighs 100 pounds soaking wet, who was all prettied up in elegant formal dress, who was simply trying to reach her husband. The only thing on me that could possibly inflict harm were my dainty silver stilettos, and they were too busy inflicting pain on my feet at the moment. My suspicion was confirmed when I saw the men ask a blonde woman for her ticket and she replied, "I lost it." The snickering tough-guy responded, "I'd be happy to personally escort you down the escalators ma'am."

Like a malignancy, it had crept in when I least expected it -- this repugnant, infectious bigotry we have become so accustomed to. "White privilege" was on display, palpable to passersby who consoled me. I've come to expect this repulsive racism in many aspects of my life, but when I find it entrenched in these smaller encounters is when salt is sprinkled deep into the wounds. In these crystallizing moments it is clear that while I might see myself as just another all-American gal who has great affection for this country, others see me as something less than human, more now than ever before.

When I asked why the security representatives offered to personally escort white women without tickets downstairs while they watched me flounder, why they threatened to call the Secret Service on me, I was told, "We have to be extra careful with you all after the Boston bombings."

I explained that I am a physician, that my husband is a noted journalist for a major American newspaper, and that our guest was an esteemed, Oscar-nominated director. They did not believe me. Never mind that the American flag flew proudly outside of our home for years, with my father taking it inside whenever it rained to protect it from damage. Never mind that I won "Most Patriotic" almost every July 4th growing up. Never mind that I have provided health care to some of America's most underprivileged, even when they have refused to shake my hand because of my ethnicity.

I looked at him, struggling to bury my tears beneath whatever shred of dignity that remained. They finally saturated my lashes and flood onto my face. Shaking with rage, I said, "We are all human beings and I only ask that you give me the same respect you give others. All I am asking is to be treating with a dignity and humanity. What you did is wrong." They stared straight ahead, arms crossed, and refused to even look at me. Up came the cruel, xenophobic, soundproof wall that I had seen in the eyes of so many after 9/11. Their eyes, flecked with disdain and hatred, looked through me."


And y'all think it's a "game". The pot is boiling, and one day it will overflow. - poet.

Maybe it wasn't because you're black, but because you're weren't dressed properly? And you seem slightly obnoxious? And you didn't seem to even have a ticket?

Uh....."I wonder what their reaction would have been to a well-dressed white woman trying to reach her husband. Would she have struggled for over an hour while they watched and offered to escort others in? Would they not have extended an offer to help, bended over backwards to offer assistance, just as they did with the woman who "lost her ticket"? Would the Boston bombings even be mentioned to a white woman?"
White privilege allowed for the white women "without tickets", to pass, unhindered and actually "escorted", while Ms. Jilani was refused to be accommodated. Plain and simple. But do go on about how whites are viewed as the bad guys, for exhibiting "bad behavior", and how that should be excused.

 

[Lonestar_logic]

I would love to...but apparently, a whole bunch of white people "can't". It's apparently, everywhere...even at the White House Correspondents Dinner.

I didn't hear any white people whining.

Why would they? They got in...unhindered...because they were "white".

They got in because they were regular correspondents of the Whitehouse and SS knew who they were.

 

[poet]

I didn't hear any white people whining.

Why would they? They got in...unhindered...because they were "white".

They got in because they were regular correspondents of the Whitehouse and SS knew who they were.

Oh, now you're just making stuff up. Where was that stated in the article, or perhaps you were there? You don't know shit, so STFU.

 

[Lonestar_logic]

".....Then something remarkable happened. I watched as they let countless other women through -- all Caucasian -- without even asking to see their tickets. I asked why they were allowing them to go freely when they had just told me that I needed a ticket. Their response? "Well, now we are checking tickets." He rolled his eyes and let another woman through, this time actually checking her ticket. His smug tone, enveloped in condescension, taunted, "See? That's what a ticket looks like."

When I asked "Why did you lie to me, sir?" they threatened to have the Secret Service throw me out of the building -- me, a 4'11" young woman who weighs 100 pounds soaking wet, who was all prettied up in elegant formal dress, who was simply trying to reach her husband. The only thing on me that could possibly inflict harm were my dainty silver stilettos, and they were too busy inflicting pain on my feet at the moment. My suspicion was confirmed when I saw the men ask a blonde woman for her ticket and she replied, "I lost it." The snickering tough-guy responded, "I'd be happy to personally escort you down the escalators ma'am."

Like a malignancy, it had crept in when I least expected it -- this repugnant, infectious bigotry we have become so accustomed to. "White privilege" was on display, palpable to passersby who consoled me. I've come to expect this repulsive racism in many aspects of my life, but when I find it entrenched in these smaller encounters is when salt is sprinkled deep into the wounds. In these crystallizing moments it is clear that while I might see myself as just another all-American gal who has great affection for this country, others see me as something less than human, more now than ever before.

When I asked why the security representatives offered to personally escort white women without tickets downstairs while they watched me flounder, why they threatened to call the Secret Service on me, I was told, "We have to be extra careful with you all after the Boston bombings."

I explained that I am a physician, that my husband is a noted journalist for a major American newspaper, and that our guest was an esteemed, Oscar-nominated director. They did not believe me. Never mind that the American flag flew proudly outside of our home for years, with my father taking it inside whenever it rained to protect it from damage. Never mind that I won "Most Patriotic" almost every July 4th growing up. Never mind that I have provided health care to some of America's most underprivileged, even when they have refused to shake my hand because of my ethnicity.

I looked at him, struggling to bury my tears beneath whatever shred of dignity that remained. They finally saturated my lashes and flood onto my face. Shaking with rage, I said, "We are all human beings and I only ask that you give me the same respect you give others. All I am asking is to be treating with a dignity and humanity. What you did is wrong." They stared straight ahead, arms crossed, and refused to even look at me. Up came the cruel, xenophobic, soundproof wall that I had seen in the eyes of so many after 9/11. Their eyes, flecked with disdain and hatred, looked through me."


And y'all think it's a "game". The pot is boiling, and one day it will overflow. - poet.

Maybe it wasn't because you're black, but because you're weren't dressed properly? And you seem slightly obnoxious? And you didn't seem to even have a ticket?

Uh....."I wonder what their reaction would have been to a well-dressed white woman trying to reach her husband. Would she have struggled for over an hour while they watched and offered to escort others in? Would they not have extended an offer to help, bended over backwards to offer assistance, just as they did with the woman who "lost her ticket"? Would the Boston bombings even be mentioned to a white woman?"
White privilege allowed for the white women "without tickets", to pass, unhindered and actually "escorted", while Ms. Jilani was refused to be accommodated. Plain and simple. But do go on about how whites are viewed as the bad guys, for exhibiting "bad behavior", and how that should be excused.

This Ms. Jilani is in the business of looking for racial indifferences. Of course she's going to find racism she looks for it everywhere.

 

[Lonestar_logic]

Why would they? They got in...unhindered...because they were "white".

They got in because they were regular correspondents of the Whitehouse and SS knew who they were.

Oh, now you're just making stuff up. Where was that stated in the article, or perhaps you were there? You don't know shit, so STFU.

That what the Ms. Jilani did, made stuff up. Had she been a real journalist she would have gotten names of the alleged white people that got in unhindered.

 

[poet]

Maybe it wasn't because you're black, but because you're weren't dressed properly? And you seem slightly obnoxious? And you didn't seem to even have a ticket?

Uh....."I wonder what their reaction would have been to a well-dressed white woman trying to reach her husband. Would she have struggled for over an hour while they watched and offered to escort others in? Would they not have extended an offer to help, bended over backwards to offer assistance, just as they did with the woman who "lost her ticket"? Would the Boston bombings even be mentioned to a white woman?"
White privilege allowed for the white women "without tickets", to pass, unhindered and actually "escorted", while Ms. Jilani was refused to be accommodated. Plain and simple. But do go on about how whites are viewed as the bad guys, for exhibiting "bad behavior", and how that should be excused.

This Ms. Jilani is in the business of looking for racial indifferences. Of course she's going to find racism she looks for it everywhere.

Looking for??? Or experiencing blatant racism, though she was an esteemed guest?
It happens to me, routinely. Being dismissed, by whites, who think that I don't belong, or have transcended my station. I'm reminded of the episode on "It's a Different World", where Whitley (played by Jasmine Guy) went into a jewelry store to buy her mother a watch, and was told by the white clerk, that perhaps she wanted to go to the mall, where she could find a less expensive watch to purchase, because the store was "high end". Whitley proceeded to buy the most expensive watch in the store, to illustrate that you can't judge a book (and in this case, her ability to buy whatever) by the cover, and in the process, taught the clerk a "sorely needed" lesson. The incident actually happened to the show's director, Debbie Allen. The bitches thinking just because she was "black", she didn't have the money to buy. I'm sure their faces cracked into a million pieces.

 

[Fender]

I would love to...but apparently, a whole bunch of white people "can't". It's apparently, everywhere...even at the White House Correspondents Dinner.

I didn't hear any white people whining.

Why would they? They got in...unhindered...because they were "white".

How do you know that it's because they're white that they were let in?

 

[poet]

I didn't hear any white people whining.

Why would they? They got in...unhindered...because they were "white".

How do you know that it's because they're white that they were let in?

Did you not read the article? A certain white woman, didn't have her ticket, claiming it was lost, and she was escorted to the event by a SS agent. Do you not understand the concept and practice of "white privilege"? If you're white, you're "right", if you're black, "get back". Duh.

 

[Lonestar_logic]

Uh....."I wonder what their reaction would have been to a well-dressed white woman trying to reach her husband. Would she have struggled for over an hour while they watched and offered to escort others in? Would they not have extended an offer to help, bended over backwards to offer assistance, just as they did with the woman who "lost her ticket"? Would the Boston bombings even be mentioned to a white woman?"
White privilege allowed for the white women "without tickets", to pass, unhindered and actually "escorted", while Ms. Jilani was refused to be accommodated. Plain and simple. But do go on about how whites are viewed as the bad guys, for exhibiting "bad behavior", and how that should be excused.

This Ms. Jilani is in the business of looking for racial indifferences. Of course she's going to find racism she looks for it everywhere.

Looking for??? Or experiencing blatant racism, though she was an esteemed guest?
It happens to me, routinely. Being dismissed, by whites, who think that I don't belong, or have transcended my station. I'm reminded of the episode on "It's a Different World", where Whitley (played by Jasmine Guy) went into a jewelry store to buy her mother a watch, and was told by the white clerk, that perhaps she wanted to go to the mall, where she could find a less expensive watch to purchase, because the store was "high end". Whitley proceeded to buy the most expensive watch in the store, to illustrate that you can't judge a book (and in this case, her ability to buy whatever) by the cover, and in the process, taught the clerk a "sorely needed" lesson. The incident actually happened to the show's director, Debbie Allen. The bitches thinking just because she was "black", she didn't have the money to buy. I'm sure their faces cracked into a million pieces.

No she wasn't a guest. And yes she looks for racism. If your dismissed by anyone it's probably due to your arrogance.

 

[Lonestar_logic]

Why would they? They got in...unhindered...because they were "white".

How do you know that it's because they're white that they were let in?

Did you not read the article? A certain white woman, didn't have her ticket, claiming it was lost, and she was escorted to the event by a SS agent. Do you not understand the concept and practice of "white privilege"? If you're white, you're "right", if you're black, "get back". Duh.

Who was this "certain white woman"?

 

[Saigon]

I wonder if there is a single person on this site who does not believe racist incidents occur every day.

Of course they do. We all know they do. Most of us will have witnessed racist incidents - I know I have.

And in most cases members of minority ethnic groups will be on the receiving end. I don't think white people need feel guilty about that - just admit that it happens and take a little responsibility at an individual level.

 

[poet]

I wonder if there is a single person on this site who does not believe racist incidents occur every day.

Of course they do. We all know they do. Most of us will have witnessed racist incidents - I know I have.

And in most cases members of minority ethnic groups will be on the receiving end. I don't think white people need feel guilty about that - just admit that it happens and take a little responsibility at an individual level.

LOLOL. When would be an appropriate moment to feel guilty?

 

[Saigon]

Poet -

I would feel guilty if I did something racist myself. I would not feel guilty for something I see someone else do.

But awareness is the thing here. Most of us, regardless of race, have some racist moments, and it is good to be honest and open about those.

 

[poet]

Poet -

I would feel guilty if I did something racist myself. I would not feel guilty for something I see someone else do.

But awareness is the thing here. Most of us, regardless of race, have some racist moments, and it is good to be honest and open about those.

Ok, I see. It's perfectly fine to "tar and feather" the entire black community for the actions of a few or one, but the white community has no business feeling guilty about the actions of say, Aurora, or Sandy Hook...because it wasn't actually "them".

 

[Saigon]

Poet -

I was actually agreeing with you!

I think racist incidents (like the one described) happen every day.

 

[poet]

Poet -

I was actually agreeing with you!

I think racist incidents (like the one described) happen every day.

I got that...I just had to say it, for the miscreants in the room. We cool.

 

[kwc57]

Poet -

I was actually agreeing with you!

I think racist incidents (like the one described) happen every day.

Poot is a known racist. Save your breath.

 

[kwc57]

You hate white people we get it.

Caveat. I hate racist white people...not non-racist white people. And actually racist black people, racist Hispanics, and racist Asians. I hate racist people. Period.

Ahhhh, a self loather.

 

[Esmeralda]

Poet -

I was actually agreeing with you!

I think racist incidents (like the one described) happen every day.

They probably do, but it's not too likely they happen at the door of a White House press dinner, by the ticket collectors. This woman actually says the guy told her they are 'watching' her kind. Her story is fishy. If she were really dealing with something like this and in the right, and half way intelligent, she would ask to speak to someone in charge. Which she didn't. Something's not right about this story.

 

[kwc57]

Poet -

I was actually agreeing with you!

I think racist incidents (like the one described) happen every day.

They probably do, but it's not too likely they happen at the door of a White House press dinner, by the ticket collectors. This woman actually says the guy told her they are 'watching' her kind. Her story is fishy. If she were really dealing with something like this and in the right, and half way intelligent, she would ask to speak to someone in charge. Which she didn't. Something's not right about this story.

Like poot, this women is always a.........

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