[Clemenza]

"When I was going to school in Brooklyn we had a club for white kids: It was called HOMEROOM!" --- Colin Quinn

The High School in my area(Fort Hamilton- 5,100 students) has an Arab club, black club, Latino club, etc., but no white kids club unless you count the one for the Greek kids.

[goldstategop]

The PC goons chased her out and that's added warning to any one thinking of challenging the party line.

[HadEnough]

This is a microcosm of the inevitable results of "diversity", that is....cultural separation.

This girl is better off being home-schooled, she will get a much better education and not have to waste her very valuable time explaining her European-American pride to the Massa.

[Texas_Jarhead]

unfortunate but not unexpected

[GOP_Proud]

I look at this in another way not mentioned in the article. To have a Caucasian/White club and make it official (that's the important part, it has to be approved) these other "ethnic" clubs could see the automatic "tension" that it produces. The fact is, there shouldn't be "ethnic clubs at all on school property. Look at the tension that just the mention of a Caucasian Club has wrought? It should help people to see better that the creation of ANY ethnic club produces resentment and creates tension. All along whites have been told that we are just racist in our attitudes about these clubs. Well, hells bells, we talk about a Caucasian Club and all hell breaks loose. It seems the opponents of the Caucasian Club aren't racist but whites who protest against any ethnic club are. The fact remains that it isn't resentment because of ethnicity...it's resentment over special treatment and the feeling of being left out. It's as simple as that.

[VRW Conspirator]

There's a Black Student Union for African Americans, a Latinos Unidos for Latin Americans, and an ALOHA Club for Asian Americans at Freedom High -- as is the case in most, if not all, Bay Area high schools. So, Lisa wondered, why not a Caucasian Club?

Lisa, Lisa, Lisa. Shame on you. Don't you know that the victocrats (political victims) have to have an oppressor? You are the oppressor, along with all caucasians. For you to start a caucasian club is a threat to the victimhood. You would dilute there stance.

On a lighter note, Gen X, Y, Z and so on (or Gen X-cetra?) ain't goina take it. Ask one of them who MLK was and they will likely say "Didn't he play for the Cubs a while back?" That does tnot mean that victimology will go away. It is just that the cry for racial victimology (affirmative action et al) is slowly losing its shine.

[MEGoody]

"The East County chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People said it vehemently opposed the name of the club, calling it culturally insensitive."

Wonder what name they would have found acceptable.

Strange that they don't find their own name 'culturally insensitive.'

What a bunch of cry babies.

[L.N. Smithee]

Well. I wonder if that defender of free speech, Charlie Rose, will have her on his show.

[xrp]

Whitey globally -- 17% of the population and shrinking into extinction.

[gawatchman]

There should be ethnic clubs of every race as long as there is enough interest to create it. To pretend that there are no cultural, physical, and historical differences between the races is an absurd policy being perpetuated by the pc crowd, and only contributes to racial tensions. Everyone should be proud of their own race, heritage, and respect others' as well. Caucasion people have many different nationalities too, and it is this double standard systematic racism that applies only to caucasion people that I find disgusting.

[mhking]

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[TADSLOS]

My Caucasian Club in High school was commonly referred to as the AV Club.

[Redbob]

"Most of U.S. history glorifies the experience of individuals and groups of people who are white. That is the norm."

Couldna said it better myself!

[Kenton]

So this girl was driven out of school based on racial harrassment? She was subjected to that kind of harrassment solely because she was white, and she tried to do what black and latino kids get to do without question?

I hope she sues the living crap out of the school board.

[nosofar]

Most of U.S. history glorifies the experience of individuals and groups of people who are white. That is the norm.

So what's the point? Most Americans are white. I expect most of Chinese history, for example, 'glorifies the experience of individuals and groups of people who are' Chinese.

[Young Werther]

I substitute teach. Fortunately I haven't been "observed" or reported when I go into my racial rant, (actually its a soft, logic based approach).

Whenever the opportunity arises, and it's usually a "black" who uses the "r" word, you know RACIST!!!!!!! I respond by defining the word ethnic vis a vis race!

I explain, that to the best of my ability I don't believe that my ancestors came from the Causcas region. I then explain that mitochondrial DNA studies of Eskimos, Japanese, Australian aborigines, Native Americans and Europeans and all the major ethnicies have determined that we all share a common great grandmother 10,000 generations ago (200,000yrs/20yrs). She lived in Ethiopia so "WE'RE ALL OF AFRICAN DESCENT!

I then point out that skin color is an environmental adaptation. I use Charlize Theron, who was born in South Africa, as an example of ethnicity.

One night she was guest hosting on SNL and announced that she had just received her American Citizenship! She then brought the house down by announcing "I guess that makes me an African American!" The kids "get it"!

[wolficatZ]

If she would have done a little research and preparation she probably could have avoided all the negative backlash.

 

 

Lisa McClelland, 15, says she has gotten 245 signatures in support from students, adults and others on and off campus. (Nader Khouri/Contra Costa Times)

 

 

 

FORMING CAMPUS CLUBS AT HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE?

European-American student clubs can be a lot of fun, but there can be some resistance toward them at this time. Surprisingly, the most opposition will come from members of "white" elite groups. Some non-European Americans will view your application for a club with initial apprehension, but that will fade when you explain your purposes to them.

CLUB PURPOSES

Develop the purposes of the club before approaching school or college administration so that you and your friends have carefully thought through your ideas for the organization. Review the guidelines or rules at your school or college for starting a club.

EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE

We are organizing to provide information about European American diversity and European American contributions to both students and faculty. We are committed to carrying out an educational program centered around the month of October each year, at which time we will strive to educate students and faculty at our campus about European American diversity and European American contributions. Planning and executing our October educational events will be our prime activity around which we will structure our organization. October is European American Heritage Month.

ANTI-RACIST PURPOSE

We are anti-racist. We oppose racist slurs and negative stereotypes directed toward ANY student or group of students on campus, including those directed at European Americans.

WAYS & MEANS

You will find that you and your friends will need to make several commitments in order to be successful.

(1) All club meetings should be open to any student or faculty member. Some students won't want to attend, but they would find a bar to their attending very objectionable.

(2) Membership should not be limited to blood descendants of indigenous Europeans. The membership requirement should welcome all members who share your educational and anti-racist purposes as stated above and support the EAIF Principle Purposes, notwithstanding their continent-of-origin.

(3) Your High School club should not be centered on college preparation, because that will result in a club membership that is not interested in publicizing European American diversity and contributions. The best focus for your club is to prepare and carry out educational activities, especially during October.

(4) You must be vigilant in guarding against those who might seek to use your club to make negative statements about European Americans or others. Some administrators and faculty will assume that your club intends to do this, and it is vital that we not be negative.

(5) Be positive, but be aware that some school administrators or faculty may not be comfortable with your ideas. Do not be confrontational, but be persistent and respectful in your efforts.

(6) Choose your language carefully. For example, avoid the word "pride" and use "decent sense of self-respect." Most terms and phrases used by other ethnicity-based groups are simply not available to European American groups because they would trigger a torrent of abuse. It's not fair, but it is the way things are at this time.

(7) When speaking of any other racial group, use the term "non-European/American" instead of naming any other racial group. That keeps the focus on European/Americans rather than diverting the conversation to some other group's grievances.

(8) If people automatically assume that you are a white supremacist group or rascist, then repeat our motto: The European/American Issues Forum is a moderate and thoughtful civil rights organization dedicated to the eradication of discrimination against and defamation of European Americans. We do not denigrate or slur other racial/ethnic groups and welcome those who support our policy.

A MEMBER

A full, voting member of an EAIF club in a school is any student body member of that school regardless of race, religion, age, ethnic background, sexual persuasion, and gender, who has been accepted as a member of the club. An alumni member is a former E/AIF student member of that school. An alumni member is invited to meetings and activities, but cannot vote. The membership fee is at the discretion of the individual school.

RECRUITING MEMBERS

The best way to recruit members is from classroom discussion. Take an active part in such discussions and regardless of the subject, try to steer it toward ethno-racial decent sense of self respect, privileges, and responsibility. Be aware of people who seem sensitive to our cause and start encouraging them to stand with you in establishing an EAIF club.

Example: In a speech class, speak about EAIF recognition and note any positive reaction.

Example: In a history class, make your term report on something that is relevant to European Americans and ask if you can give an oral report on it.

Another way to recruit members is, in casually talking with people between classes, to bring up the subject of European American rights in the context of small talk. Again be aware of those who are in agreement and start encouraging them in a formation of a club.

If there is a speaker program featuring well known authors, journalists, government experts, or civil rights activists, show up, ask questions and see if there would be further potential members.

Call an informal gathering to discuss forming a group and ask each attendee to bring one person to the follow-up meeting. The first few gatherings should be considered gatherings with the sole purpose to recruit members.

At first, word of mouth is best to publicize the new club. The club will start small and gradually grow larger and larger. An ad can be put in the campus newsletter or pinned on a bulletin board but this may be misinterpreted and cause a tidal wave of hostility, which a small organization could not handle. Ads and notices can be employed after the club is larger and more established.

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE

There are two types of organization structure that can be built. The superdemocratic one where officers are elected yearly and all policy must be voted on after debate, or the "one man" organization where one person becomes the president who in turn asks others for their advice and help.

Regardless of which organization structure used, monthly meetings should be held, special meetings called when needed, treasurer report read, and all officers required to attend all meetings and functions.

GETTING RECOGNIZED

Now comes the hard part. Administrators may be reluctant to recognize a European American Issues Forum group. Be positive, be active, be persistent, and you will succeed.

Learn the procedure in your school on starting a group/club and how to get an advisor. Generally this is in writing and the head of a department should know how to access it.

Present your club plan to the appropriate staff member and follow procedures.Contact student officers and see if they would consider supporting EAIF issues. Also contact important outgoing students who command attention.

PROJECTS

There are several things your European American club can do to promote knowledge of European American diversity and contributions. One thing would be to create, copy, and distribute a calendar page for October, showing some event each day on which some meaningful thing happened to Europeans or European Americans.

Make a list of European Americans such as Ronald Reagan, who have made contributions to this country. Recognize the vast contributions of European Americans in medicine, science, engineering, etc.

Hold an essay contest or an art contest with the theme of an element of European American diversity (something about Celts or Slavs, for example) or contributions (something about airplanes or written constitutions, for example).

Make an exhibit in the school library or student union during October picturing several positive contributions of European Americans or Europeans.

Do research to determine if the School Board has adopted resolutions supporting Heritage months for other racial/ethnic groups. If yes, then petition the Board for a European American Heritage Month.

Read and discuss the book "The Shadow University -- The Betrayal of Liberty on America's Campuses" by Alan Charles Kors and Harvey A. Silvergate.

KEEP US INFORMED

As time goes on, kindly send us emails letting us know your success or questions. Good luck!

Eaif@aol.com

http://eaif.org/m1.htm