| Seventizz said: The counter person at the Starbucks was not white, she was asian, and the men in question weren’t paying customers and got loud. I’m sure two white men in a similar situation would be subject to similar treatment. Your second scenario is too ridiculous to pay mind to so I won’t even bother. |
The men felt like they were being targeted and they were. They said they were waiting for someone and they were. If it happened to white people they would probably have the same reaction. No one likes being marginalized. You have the right to show up before someone and wait for them. Even if you are black. Please don't make this about them. Like they were in the wrong. The fact that it was an Asian lady (the 'A' is capitalized) means that everyone fears us. From my experience it is true. It is stupid and it needs to stop. Thats the real lesson here. We need to stop being afraid of each other. (I work across the street from the Starbucks in question so please don't pretend that you know more about Philadelphia than I do). When we feel like we are being mistreated, we speak up. Everyone should.
