I guess white trumps ( sorry couldnt think of a better verb) hispanic. Funny, I had a student once who when we were examining the Reconstruction KKK and reading Ben Tillman blurted out “ You’re in the Klan “ I asked her why and she said “You’re white.” She was Colombian. I asked her to join me in the front of the room. She was hesitant but I assured herI wasnt angry. I asked her to roll up a sleeve and hold out her arm. I did the same. I asked, “ Joannie, who’s whiter?” She had a shocked look and I said, “ And I’m only half Italian. You should have seen my dad” I like to think she lesrned something that day.
I love that...As an urban teacher I hear the racist (cause you’re white) rants every day. My usual response, is to also, pull up my sleeves, and compare arms. With the exception of the very black, blacks, I’m always darker. I just tan very easy, and hold the tan. I LOVE it. Nothing is more enjoyable than telling one of these snot nose race baiters...”I’m darker than you”, and then proving it.
After calling you a Klan Member, what would she have done if you rolled up your sleeve and there were a line of Numbers there?
You should have kicked her out of your Classroom when she Slandered you and had the Administration suspend her.
Just my $.02, your Mileage may vary.