Hispanic Student Bans Whites From Using This Racist Term According to Dartmouth College, using the word fiesta is racist. The debate started when two Greek houses on campus planned to sponsor an event for Cinco de Mayo, with the them Phiesta. Although the event has now been cancelled, it would have included a live band, pia coladas, strawberry daiquiris, burritos, chips, salsa, and guacamole. Daniela Hernandez, a junior student, was offended by the theme and decided to speak up. She views the fraternity and sororitys event as an affront to Mexican culture. Hernandez claims that the Americanization of Cinco de Mayo and its construction as a drinking holiday in the United States, cultural appropriation and the inappropriate usage of cultural clothing, and the exploitation of groups of people and cultures for the sake of business opportunities is offensive. What do you think? Is celebrating Cincode Mayo and using the word fiesta racist? 