Thread: Eerie Assimilation Propaganda

Black Teens Feel the 'Bilingual Preferred' Summer Job Blues

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Don't speak Spanish…can't get the job?'

When San Bernardino High School teens Jazanique Jackson, Ashanae Brown and Kimyen Hawkins decided they wanted to work this summer, they left nothing to chance.

They knew the rules: plan ahead; role play; be positive; adapt; relate and encourage. So when they hit the streets to start their summer job search they were prepared for virtually every eventuality except one.

¿No habla ingles? Can't speak Spanish.

"We were shocked. We applied at places like McDonalds, Burger King and Jack in the Box. We went to shoe stores, pizza parlors and convenience stores. The workers were overwhelmingly Spanish speaking. Pretty much they always ask us, 'Do you speak Spanish?' They said we prefer bilingual," says Jazanique. And, as an American who only speaks English, her answer leaves her without the job. "It's hard when you can't even get an interview because you don't speak Spanish," said Jazanique.

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We really need to be thoughtful about this. As a black male living in Atlanta where immigration is occurring at a brisk pace and Black unemployment amongst youth is high, I can understand the frustrations of a young Black person in this predicament.

The solution is not to side with reactionary Americans in attacking immigrants. Since immigration IS happening and will continue siding with reactionary segments of the population that are overwhelmingly white is the wrong action to take.

Black citizens know that whites in the US have not been and are not friendly to us. This means we need to side with immigrants, not the whites that have made life hard for Black people for centuries.

Use common sense here. I'm not saying that this will be easy. But it is possible. Whereas, trying to convince whites to give us a fair shake has been a centuries long project that has left us very little to show for it. Everything Black people have attained in this country we've gotten ourselves. Whites have opposed ALL OUR GAINS.

What does all of this mean practically? Blacks in the US need to get active in our elementary school system school boards and implement Spanish courses in elementary school, not high school. This is crucial. In high school, it is too late for kids to become fluent in the way that is needed for articulation on a job. Spanish courses in elementary school should be our priority.

The predictable windfalls of this plan will be:
1) Black youth will be competitive in the job market along with immigrants and those whites willing to get with the program instead of playing the fear game they've stuck with for hundreds of years.

2) Blacks and spanish speaking immigrants will forge closer cultural and social bonds if they can communicate more fluidly. This enhanced closeness due to shared languages will be valuable on a political level as these kids become adults who need to form political coalitions.

3) It has been long understood that being bilingual at an early age facilitates better mental faculty in other areas of study. Simply put, learning a second and third language helps you think better in your other courses.

We need to prioritize getting Spanish courses in Black elementary schools. This should be part of a plan for a Black/Brown future in the United States. Don't be tricked by the white nativists who are currently attacking our immigrant brothers and sisters.

Know your friends! Know your enemies! Be smart!

All I can say is "unbelievable!"

The comment above makes me go ! I wouldn't be surprised if a mexica movement follower made it.

Part of the article was ommited in the copy and paste. Here it is:

For Jazanique, Ashanae and Kimyen the job hunting experience is both frustrating and sobering.

The unemployment rate among African-American teens is shockingly six times the national rate. This according to the U.S. Department of Labor translates into approximately 296,000 African-American teenagers actively seeking employment who are finding it difficult to secure a job.

It does seem strange to Kimyen who grew up believing jobs are plentiful if you're flexible, motivated and willing to work hard. "It's like three strikes...Black, young and non-Spanish speaking. I'm mad but there is nothing I can do about it. It's not fair."

Cashier-customer exchanges at four national fast food restaurants located at the busy intersection of Mt. Vernon and Washington Streets in Colton bore out many of the teen's frustrations.

San Bernardino High School teens Jazanique Jackson, Ashanae Brown And Kimyen Hawkins are feeling the chill from employers who perfer bilingual workers.

Cashier: "Welcome to McDonalds, can I take your order?"
Customer in Spanish: "Dame dos hamburgesas con queso, un Big Mac, dos papitas fritas y tres sodas." - Translation: "Give me two cheeseburgers, one Big Mac, two fries, three Cokes."
Cashier in Spanish: "¿Grandes o chicas?" - Translation: small or large fries?
Customer in Spanish: "Grande" - Translation: Large
Cashier in Spanish: "¿Algo Mas? - Translation: Anything else?
Customer in Spanish: "¿Puedo usar mi tarjeta?" Translation: Can I use my debit?
Cashier in Spanish: "Si" - Translation: yes
Across the street at the Jack in the Box, the buzz among the all Latino staff was a mix of English and Spanish.

"Necesito mas popotes" That was Maggie Castro, on-duty manager, Saturday, calling for a replenishment of straws in the customer self service bins. "Keep this area clean," said Castro wiping the countertop.

"That's what we're up against. It's a form of discrimination," says Jazanique.

And it brings up the question: is it legal, in America, to require an American citizen to speak a foreign language to get certain jobs?

McDonald's for example employs 465,000 workers worldwide serving more than 26 million customers daily. More than 80 percent of its 13,700 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local franchisees. The food service powerhouse's hiring culture is nothing less than emphatic about its commitment to equal opportunity employment.

The chain has been recognized for it's commitment to diversity by Fortune Magazine, Hispanic Magazine and lauded by Black Enterprise Magazine as one of the 30 Best Companies for Diversity.
A statement on the corporation's website says: "McDonalds is committed to recognizing the talents and job performance of all employees and values the contributions that come from people with different backgrounds and perspectives. We believe in developing and maintaining a diverse workforce that will strengthen the McDonald's system."

"I don't think its discrimination. It's more about catering to the customers who come through the door," says Elva Gomez a former manager for Del Taco national food chain.

"Of course, you don't have to learn to speak Spanish to get a job in a fast food restaurant, but in certain parts of the country, like San Bernardino, where you've got the impact of immigration, it certainly limits your chances of getting the job you want," said Gomez.

"You better believe Black teens looking for summer jobs are feeling the impact of immigration," said Gomez. It's worrisome because Blacks are suffering more from the invasion than whites because they (generally) have fewer resources with which to run away from immigration."

"It's a very stressful and difficult dilemma. Sometimes you feel like you're straddling two nations, on one hand you strive for diversity, on the other you are forced to hire people who are best equipped to serve your core customer base. Sometimes that boils down to bilingual preferred," says fast food manager Kevin Ellis who is biracial (Latino/Black) speaks some Spanish and does everything from hire workers to taking customer's orders, cooking food, assembling sandwiches and handing orders to customers.

"I hate to sound so cynical," but the American workplace is turning Spanish very fast. That requires you to learn another language in high school. That's reality." said Ellis.

For Jazanique, Ashanae and Kimyen that reality comes as more teens prepare to seek summer jobs. Citing rising gasoline and food prices among other things, Junior Achievement released the results of an annual survey showing a 22% increase in the number of teens who want to work this summer, says a spokesperson for the nonprofit.

"The job chill is not limited to the fast food industry," insists Miki Nelson who had to apply at 19 different businesses before he got a summer job stocking books at a national retailer.

"In most cases I was asked. 'Do you speak Spanish'? We are being pushed out of minimum wage jobs on every front. Employers are under intense pressure to capture every dollar that comes in the door. Customers want cheap, fast, hassle free everything. What happens to Black inner city kids - whether they get summer jobs or not - is not on their radar," said Nelson.

"When we look in the want ads for jobs we qualify for, they say 'Bilingual, bilingual, bilingual preferred'!" said Nelson. Which he and other Black teens have learned translates into, "If you aren't bilingual, don't bother applying."

Black citizens know that whites in the US have not been and are not friendly to us. This means we need to side with immigrants, not the whites that have made life hard for Black people for centuries.

YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME! Hispanics only care about themselves. They dont care about blacks, whites, or Asians. If they get a hold of a position that is in charge of hiring, they will hire "their own people" and no one else.

Look at Mexico....there you will see the racist treatment of blacks. They even had a postage stamp with a black sterotype on it.

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Black citizens know that whites in the US have not been and are not friendly to us. This means we need to side with immigrants, not the whites that have made life hard for Black people for centuries.


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What????? Are we still somehow living in the past. Yes this country has made major mistakes from the beginning of its history as far as discrimination is concerned, and for recommending siding with "immigrants" who are taking the jobs of young people in this country that are not blessed with the talent to speak Spanish, that is the stupidest thing I thought I would hear from the black community. And these youngsters, along with many non-Spanish speaking whites and children of other ethnicity are out of work for their summer vacations because some illegal, usually from a Spanish speaking country on this continent, are willing to do that job for a lot cheaper. College kids in Florida relying on food stamps is more than 40%.

Shocked YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME! Shocked Hispanics only care about themselves. They dont care about blacks, whites, or Asians. If they get a hold of a position that is in charge of hiring, they will hire "their own people" and no one else. Evil or Very Mad

This is exactly correct. Its the norm.

"their own people" and no one else.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Blacks are not stupid enough to fall for this. Hispanics keep trying to increase their influence by combining Blacks and Hispanics....but it won't work. Blacks are hurt by the Hispanic takeover as much as the Whites.

Originally Posted by USA_born

Blacks are not stupid enough to fall for this. Hispanics keep trying to increase their influence by combining Blacks and Hispanics....but it won't work. Blacks are hurt by the Hispanic takeover as much as the Whites.

But I bet Obama thinks they are dumb enough to fall for this. I can only imagine the propaganda Obama will use to convince Blacks that illegal aliens are some benefit to the Black community...

With all I see,hear and read I guess they are winning an invasion without a single shot. Teens can`t even get a job. Shame on our Government. I too can`t get a job and working manufacturing the all speak spanish. I refuse to speak their language. We need to get a petition going every week to stop this madness. But our Government really don`t care

Originally Posted by pjwishes

With all I see,hear and read I guess they are winning an invasion without a single shot. Teens can`t even get a job. Shame on our Government. I too can`t get a job and working manufacturing the all speak spanish. I refuse to speak their language. We need to get a petition going every week to stop this madness. But our Government really don`t care

The Hispanic Civil Rights movement was probably the most well orchestrated and well funded takeover of the Federal government by a special interest that we have ever seen. John McCain is like Ahab from Moby Dick; he will not let his candidacy go forward until illegal aliens are given special rights no matter what else is ruined along the way.