In Mexico it's not the Big Deal it is for Mexican Americans and Mexicans abroad. While it does commemorate the surprising victory of unprepared Mexican defence against invading French troops, it also boosted morale across the border: Mexican communities the other side of the border made it a holiday that celebrated democracy and freedom during the early years of the Civil War.
The celebration of cultural heritage alone should automatically make this an important date. Unfortunately, and as has been the case throughout history, POC and minorities can't have anything for themselves without white people taking and pissing all over it. Instead of uniting communities through education about their heritage, you have ... things like this. And this. And also this.
The celebration of cultural heritage alone should automatically make this an important date. Unfortunately, and as has been the case throughout history, POC and minorities can't have anything for themselves without white people taking and pissing all over it. Instead of uniting communities through education about their heritage, you have ... things like this. And this. And also this.
