Commentary by David Cohensteinberg

Halloween is a traditional European holiday that is dedicated to remembering dead white people. In particular, European saints (hallows) and martyrs.

This is offensive to POC. Because in traditional European culture all saints and martyrs were white Europeans, and not POC. And basically, that’s racist because it hurts POC’s feelings by making them feel excluded.

And if that wasn’t bad enough, nowadays white folks are culturally appropriating POC by imitating them in costume.

As a matter of fact, I saw three white supremacist children dressed up in anti-black costumes. One was dressed as a basketball player. Another one was a gangsta rapper. And the last little racist was in an inmate costume.

The cultural appropriation was astounding. I almost vomited!

Today is the day where white supremacists around the country can try to justify their racism by wearing anti-Black costumes. Happy Halloween — Tariq Nasheed (@tariqnasheed) October 31, 2017

Why would white people allow their children to be racist? Don’t they realize how offensive it is for a black person to see a white child dressed up like a gangsta rapper?

The racist Halloween costume trend started on college campuses. Here’s how schools handle them now. https://t.co/C43DsmjJex pic.twitter.com/0A2fXdYJjb — Mic (@mic) October 27, 2017

Honestly, only POC children should be able to trick-or-treat. White kids are privileged. Which means they get candy everyday. And that’s not fair.

Don’t let your racist ass Halloween costumes get y’all beat up this year!!! — zoom❕ (@_imcountry) October 27, 2017

If any white kids wear a costume that might be deemed offensive by POC, just be aware that your actions carry consequences. If you live in a diverse area, just allow the POC children to celebrate the traditional European holiday. Maybe even hand out candy as a way of saying sorry for your ancestor’s mistakes.

So many white people use Halloween as an excuse to be racist. It really is so sad, sooo sad. — señor diego (@destinyjadeca) October 30, 2017

I just wish white people would quit using Halloween as an excuse to be racist. I mean, just own it!

“I’m not ‘racist’ I just think my white opinion is more important than your native voice. Also fuck your feelings” -settlers on Halloween — darth traya (@banajaanh) October 29, 2017

And probably the most disturbing racist costume of all is when a white kid dresses up as an indian. I mean, how could anyone be so insensitive? White people stole the USA from the indians. They were here first. So the land legally belonged to them.

I'm really hoping this Halloween we don't run into any Native costumes. Our kids know regalia isn't a costume so they will have questions. 1 — Jean-Paul Allard (@NoRacistLogo) October 27, 2017

As you can see, my fellow white people. Halloween is offensive to POC. There is no costumes that young white children can wear that won’t make POC angry.

Furthermore, white children should stay home and hand out candy to the POC children who are partaking in the holiday dedicated to European saints and martyrs. And while the POC children are enjoying the festivities, and eating lots of candy while dressed up in costume, white parents should educate their children on the atrocities of slavery. Or tell them how their evil white ancestors stole the land from the indians. Maybe even read them a few chapters from Anne Frank’s diary.

if I see anyone being racist on Halloween idc I’ll beat ur ass I don’t care about anything anymore arrest me idc — hex girl (@circlekcutie) October 22, 2017