White student physically attacked by African-American peer for 'cultural misrepresentation' (VIDEO)
In a shocking incident that occurred in 2016, an African-American college student named Bonita Tindle physically assaulted a white student, Cory Goldstein, at San Francisco State University. The incident was reported by Matthew A. McIntosh, an administrator at the university.
The harassment and assault took place due to Goldstein's hairstyle, specifically his dreadlocks. Tindle, a university employee, approached Goldstein while he was speaking with another student and told him not to wear dreadlocks, stating that they were part of her culture. When Goldstein asked why he couldn't have the hairstyle, Tindle responded that it was her culture and asked if he knew what locks meant.
Tindle then physically attempted to stop Goldstein as he tried to leave and warned him not to put his hands on her. The incident was captured on camera, but neither Goldstein nor the person operating the camera chose to file charges. Police were called to the scene, but no charges were filed beyond the complaint.
Racism in any form, by anyone, is unacceptable. Comparing Tindle's actions to a hypothetical scenario of a white student assaulting a black person in a Scottish kilt for trying to "appropriate" their culture serves to emphasize the unacceptability of Tindle's actions. Cultures are not owned and cannot be restricted by individuals. It is important to allow people to learn from and experience cultures in their own way.
The author's opinion is that wrong is wrong, regardless of the race or ethnicity of the individuals involved. Disciplinary action should be taken against Tindle by the school for her actions, which are entirely antithetical to what we should be working toward.
At the time of writing, there are no available search results or credible information regarding the current status of Bonita Tindles, the San Francisco State University employee involved in the 2016 incident. It is a reminder that incidents of racism and discrimination continue to occur, and it is crucial that we continue to address and challenge such behaviour whenever and wherever it arises.
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