A Walk To The Park
Angelina Jacqueline is a single Australian mom, living on the outskirts of Southern Australia near to the Charles Darwin University (CDU). She has a six year old child whose name is Croco. This name was given to him after his father was eaten alive by crocodiles while he was hunting fishes in the nearby marshlands, almost a year ago. Now Angel, as she likes to be called, is attending college at the CDU.
Last Sunday afternoon, Angel took Croco for his usual free play in the nearby park, where he would be able to play with other kids in the neighbourhood. While they were strolling along the footpath towards the park, an English professor, named Obingi Obungu was walking alongside them; he was heading towards the CDU library. He was from South Africa on contract with Charles Darwin University English Department.
As the English professor was about to pass Angel and her son, Croco on the sidewalk, the child suddenly held his mother’s hand with a firm grip. She looked down at him questioningly, her forehead almost revealing a question mark.
“Are you alright, Croco? “ Angel asked the child. She paused for a moment to look down at him.
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Note: March 21, 2010 is International Day for the Elimination of Racism. Racism exists in every part of the world. Ignorance is no excuse. We need to understand and embrace our diversity; we need to appreciate our distinct differences. We need to strive to make our children participate in activities that allow them opportunities to live well among others.
10 comments to JUST A WALK IN THE PARK
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Cat-from-Sydney Aunty Paula,
Australia has been called a country of "subtle" racism. Don't know what that means. *winks* purrr...meow!
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Selvi 1Malaysia!
Is it possible, especially with the King Frog still hopping around?
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Anonymous I am stunned by your article!!! My God! Talk about a sheltered life!! A six year old who have never seen a dark-skinned person in the age of the Internet!! The mother's surprise and the subsequent thought of connecting her child's reaction to the monkey in the zoo, man! this is truly low; way too low!!
The boy's mother obviously has a LOT of homework to do in the area of child education.
StraightTalking
p.s. I'm sorry to read of the horrible demise of the child's father. I truly am.
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Village Boy Hi Sis,
Hope you are in the pink, having a walk in the park!
Have a nice day!
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Unknown Dear Nick
You know, reading your comment is a health hazard. I am still recovering from my food poisoning and stomach is filled with lots of angin...reading your comment gave me stomach cramps from laughing too much!!
Thanks so much for the smiles!! You really made my day!!
Yes, I am slightly better but still weak. Cannot really walk yet but can sit for longer periods instead of lying horizontal.
Take care and have a lovely evening.
Salam
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Unknown Dear Cat-in-Sydney
*winks* That is a very subtle comment, my dear :-).
Take care and have a great evening!
Salam
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Unknown Dear Selvi
I doubt it!! One BIG frog making ONE big HOLE in the ground with his ONE gigantic leap into the mud!
:-)
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Unknown Dear StraightTalking
Indeed it has a very powerful message re the role of parents in stereotyping others!
My sympathies too for the boy as he grew up sans a dad and for the mom as it must have been difficult to cope. Still, where this area is concerned, there is a lot that can be done at zero cost! All it takes is effort!
Take care and have a great day!
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Unknown Dear Village Boy
Thank you, dear friend. That is such a lovely greeting. I am on the road to recovery. Still weak and cannot really walk yet but can blog LOL and that is more impt to me :-).
Have a lovely evening too!
Warmest wishes
nick Sis,
If I call the PEKERBAU leader a frog, does that make me a racist or a beastist? On the other hand, I'm not making a derogatory remark about his race, just his beast like morality (which in other word means he has none). So that means I'm not being a racist, yes? A beastist, maybe? (Definitely not a breastist, of that I'm sure cos even though he might have a bigger pair than most male, the thought of it is truly disgusting!!! Yuck!).
I'm just calling him for what he is, which is BTW a clear example of a sesamoid brain, a coprolalomaniac and without a doubt a wallydrag. And those members of his PEKERBAU are simply a hircine bunch (quite a contradiction, yes?).
Just my 2 cent which I want to share it with you, Sis. Hope you're fully recovered and please stay well, safe and healthy.
Nick.
P.s- those words I "lifted" (does it mean steal??)from http://listverse.com/2007/11/25/another-25-words-you-dont-know/