CONCORD, Calif. - Officials at a Northern California private school are apologizing after a lunch menu option to celebrate Black History Month angered some parents and students.

Students at Carondelet High School for Girls in Concord wanted to come up with ways to commemorate the occasion during a lunchtime celebration Friday. But when the school announced a menu of fried chicken, cornbread and watermelon on Monday, other students and parents became offended.

KNTV-TV reports that school officials held an assembly Wednesday to discuss the issue and also sent a letter apologizing to parents.

Principal Nancy Libby wrote that the items were taken off of the menu and that the school doesn't perpetrate racial stereotypes. Libby also wrote the school will hold a diversity assembly.

A school spokeswoman said Thursday that there was a communications breakdown and the menu was planned and publicized without administrative knowledge or permission.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news...ry-month-lunch-menu/

sounds yummy.

I read this earlier, and laughed.

So I'm on OkCupid, the internet dating website, and one of the questions was something similar to: "Are jokes concerning race ever funny?" I answered yes. Sometimes they absolutely are. Poking fun at stereotypes, like giggling at this article, is totally cool IMO.

But all the women on there have said no and labeled the question as critically important (you can rank your answers for better results). Naturally, this decreases my percentage of a match.

Anyway, I just thought about that because c'mon... this is freaking funny.

quote Originally posted by theBDub: So I'm on OkCupid, the internet dating website...

Okay, I gotta ask... Is this the avatar you use there as well?

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quote Originally posted by theBDub: I read this earlier, and laughed. So I'm on OkCupid, the internet dating website, and one of the questions was something similar to: "Are jokes concerning race ever funny?" I answered yes. Sometimes they absolutely are. Poking fun at stereotypes, like giggling at this article, is totally cool IMO. But all the women on there have said no and labeled the question as critically important (you can rank your answers for better results). Naturally, this decreases my percentage of a match. Anyway, I just thought about that because c'mon... this is freaking funny.

I would agree, however IMO it depends on what exactly one is laughing at and, of course, context.

quote Originally posted by newf: I would agree, however IMO it depends on what exactly one is laughing at and, of course, context.

How easily people get butthurt. There is just no way to not laugh at how seriously some people take themselves. When folks walk this earth looking for things to be upset about, it's really hard not to give it to them.

It doesn't say what the other parents race was who were offended, I wonder why. I love corn muffins but you guys in the south don't make it so you can actually pick it up, it falls apart. not a fan of bread or muffins I can't pickup and eat.

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You been eating cornbread with the wrong people. Everybody in my family makes cornbread we cut into wedges you can hold.. Not just the women, we men, too.

quote Originally posted by heybjorn: You been eating cornbread with the wrong people. Everybody in my family makes cornbread we cut into wedges you can hold.. Not just the women, we men, too.

Oh the stuff Melanie makes you can pickup and cut and butter, but when we were in TN anywhere I got some you couldn't put a slab of butter on without it falling apart and that was neighbors and restaurants. They were always pouring some white gravy on it and making it even less palatable as well.

Steve

I guess serving tacos on Cinco De Mayo would be an insult too ?

quote Originally posted by theBDub: But all the women on there have said no and labeled the question as critically important (you can rank your answers for better results). Naturally, this decreases my percentage of a match.

Not the kind of women you want, trust me.

quote Originally posted by Taijiguy: How easily people get butthurt. There is just no way to not laugh at how seriously some people take themselves. When folks walk this earth looking for things to be upset about, it's really hard not to give it to them.

So true.
It reminded me of the story a few days ago about a school which used different days to celebrate different things. The Students wanted Monday to be "America Day". The school said ...

quote Fort Collins High School Rethinking Banning ‘Merica Day’ In a statement made by the Poudre School District, school leaders first said naming the day “My Country Monday” would be more appropriate and allow international students to also showcase their pride

I don't much like cornbread OR watermelon. And I've lived around Atlanta all my life.

quote Originally posted by theBDub: .... But all the women on there have said no and labeled the question as critically important (you can rank your answers for better results). Naturally, this decreases my percentage of a match.

Just as well. Go for quality. Not quantity.
What a bunch of whiney-azzed crybabies.

quote Originally posted by cliffw: I guess serving tacos on Cinco De Mayo would be an insult too ?

Well, hell...
I guess everyone in my town is racist, then. You can't get anywhere near a Mexican restaurant on Cinco De MAyo, for the crowds.

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quote Originally posted by Raydar: I don't much like cornbread OR watermelon. And I've lived around Atlanta all my life. Well, hell... I guess everyone in my town is racist, then. You can't get anywhere near a Mexican restaurant on Cinco De MAyo, for the crowds.

I'm sure they are being politically correct nowadays and ordering snails, truffles, and Soupe à l'oignon.

quote Originally posted by heybjorn: You been eating cornbread with the wrong people. Everybody in my family makes cornbread we cut into wedges you can hold.. Not just the women, we men, too.

Got some for lunch today with the chili. Leftovers from last night.

quote Originally posted by heybjorn: You been eating cornbread with the wrong people. Everybody in my family makes cornbread we cut into wedges you can hold.. Not just the women, we men, too.

That's the way my family on both sides always made it. Now that my Mom isn't able to cook for family get togethers, it's my duty. Solid enough to slice it open, slather it with butter and eat it like a slice of pizza. Remember, Pi R Square. Cornbread Are Round.

Hard to say...I wonder if a traditional menu for African Americans is.... Fried Chicken, Cornbread and watermelon?

Or is that something that an idiot using stereotypes might suggest?

They tend to eat the same things the rest of us eat here in the south and vice versa. The stereo type is not that they eat it--the stereo type is that they alone eat certain types of foods, which is not true here where I live.
Growing up in the 50s, fried chicken and cornbread was the usual fare at my house at least once/week. Watermelon the same way in season. I've been to lots of buffet type places in my life, and I've never seen anyone avoid a food because of the reasons being discussed here.

quote Originally posted by newf: Hard to say...I wonder if a traditional menu for African Americans is.... Fried Chicken, Cornbread and watermelon? Or is that something that an idiot using stereotypes might suggest?

Would a Canadian be offended by a cafeteria offering poutine during "Canadian History Month?"
If you wanted to serve a "traditional African American meal" what would you serve that couldn't somehow be associated with African Americans?

Canadian History Month? What would we do after the first hour?

quote Originally posted by newf: Hard to say...I wonder if a traditional menu for African Americans is.... Fried Chicken, Cornbread and watermelon? Or is that something that an idiot using stereotypes might suggest?

So you start out saying you don't know and then move straight to calling somebody an idiot................

Most stereo types are born in some truth, are some offensive? sure, I guess. I think few people would not like that menu, sounds tasty to me. Maybe it is just the origin of the chicken or something. This is not like anybody was saying X is stupid just because he is X and Z is the superior letter and Y just asks too many questions.

Hey, anybody else see people get offended over dumbasss stuff have urges to try offend them even more?

quote Originally posted by Red88FF: Most stereo types are born in some truth, are some offensive? sure, I guess.

Case in point - what beverage did Trayvon Martin purchase the night he went out to buy Skittles?
Virtually every media outlet reported it as "Arizona Iced Tea" only it wasn't "tea." It was Arizona Watermelon Fruit Juice Cocktail. The media was apparently concerned about the racist overtones of reporting a black person with a watermelon flavored drink.

I am offended that you omitted W. And what about poor V?

quote Originally posted by heybjorn: Canadian History Month? What would we do after the first hour?

Stay ignorant?

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What doesn't piss off black Americans?

quote Originally posted by newf: Stay ignorant?

The smiley's do not detract the fact that your are calling him ignorant.

Not a big deal, Tony.

quote Originally posted by Formula88: Would a Canadian be offended by a cafeteria offering poutine during "Canadian History Month?" If you wanted to serve a "traditional African American meal" what would you serve that couldn't somehow be associated with African Americans?

Offended? I wouldn't, I'd think it was an idiotic choice though.

quote Originally posted by pokeyfiero: What doesn't piss off black Americans?

Brief report (the OP). Doesn't say exactly who got "pissed" about this school lunch offering. Could be some other kind of folks that raised this as some kind of issue. Or maybe it was some blacks AND some other kind of folks all on the same page about this. Relatives of the late Colonel Harland David Sanders..?

I guess poutine isn't anything like poontang?

quote Originally posted by rinselberg: Brief report (the OP). Doesn't say exactly who got "pissed" about this school lunch offering. Could be some other kind of folks that raised this as some kind of issue. Or maybe it was some blacks AND some other kind of folks all on the same page about this. Relatives of the late Colonel Harland David Sanders..?

If nit picking is your comfort then by all means continue.... and yet nothing changes.

quote Originally posted by Formula88: Case in point - what beverage did Trayvon Martin purchase the night he went out to buy Skittles? Virtually every media outlet reported it as "Arizona Iced Tea" only it wasn't "tea." It was Arizona Watermelon Fruit Juice Cocktail. The media was apparently concerned about the racist overtones of reporting a black person with a watermelon flavored drink.

Maybe it's because the drink and Skittles are two of the three ingredients of "Lean", a popular street drug.

edit: I think it would have been more offensive to serve catfish rather than fried chicken.

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quote Originally posted by maryjane: I guess poutine isn't anything like poontang?

Isn't he a Russian president? and does he like fried chicken, cornbread and watermelon?

quote Originally posted by maryjane: I guess poutine isn't anything like poontang?

Oh, my goodness, no. You will have to do your own research, though, mj.

quote Originally posted by Red88FF: Isn't he a Russian president? and does he like fried chicken, cornbread and watermelon?

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quote Originally posted by heybjorn: Canadian History Month? What would we do after the first hour?

Well, you could read the one page book entitled... "The Humble American".

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Well, since we will do that hour over lunch anyway, I guess I can. Is your copy signed by Teddy Roosevelt or Douglas MacArthur?

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Obviously the organizers didn't know much about blacks as they forgot the forth staple of the African American diet - grape soda.

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The students knew what they where doing.. And it was freakin funny as hell..

quote Originally posted by heybjorn: Canadian History Month? What would we do after the first hour?

Keep on shoveling snow, .

quote Originally posted by loafer87gt: Obviously the organizers didn't know much about blacks as they forgot the forth staple of the African American diet - grape soda.

I probably drank 9 railway carloads of Nehi grape soda in my youth. (or is that Yute?)
Sometimes, while eating fried chicken. Does that make me African American?

They should have served them nasty pizza, dry tator tots, and super fatty milk. Why are we celebrating our differences?