*WARNING: Strong language, violent/racist commentary below
We need to take a hard look at the reenacting community and begin change. Until then, these events need to stop. Perhaps that will make people actually think.
~Kristen
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Racism in the Reenacting Community
...is still totally a thing. I've been collecting some comments, by the way. Turns out people are very angry and violent. And we wonder why events are cancelled? These are from different groups I am apart of. If you think things need to stay the same, you are VERY wrong...
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
On My Bookshelf: December
December has been a really rough month. Between what happened in Oxford (not far from where I live...) and just the general pandemic issues,...
-
Recently I've found myself fascinated by the jewelry of the 18th century. It just seems glossier, shinier...and you know I love my shi...
-
Oh my goodness it has been a busy few weeks! With winter storms, paper deadlines, and squirmy students, I've found little time to play w...
-
As I started my research, one particular jewelry material always stuck out. Coral, that bright stone! I was entranced by the many shades wit...
Disgusting.
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh at the screenshot of the John Needham post though. He is well-known even by neo-Confederate idiots as a complete off-the-wall narcissist. I don't think anyone, even those who might identify with his crazy rhetoric, takes him seriously anymore. The others... well, I'm just glad you didn't blur out any names. The more we all know who to stay away from, the better.
I appreciate your kind comments Amy. John Needham
DeleteWell DAMN.. I'm famous.
ReplyDeleteAs a French and Indian war reenactor Ill tell you it is wrong to apply or compare modern standards, morality or life style on reenactments.I strive to bring out true facts rather it be good or bad,I want the full true story told..With that said I will say seeing when people do ugly vandalism to public and historic sites it does tend to make some people angry why would you not expect as much.Learn the true history,it is more than high school taught ,take it as it is and nothing more.
ReplyDeleteThen we need to fully confront the crappy things the reenacting community has done over the years. And no, I do not expect personal threats and racism when people vandalize a public site. To be honest, those people were already threatening/being racist, so they're just using it as an excuse.
Delete