shopping while black
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Gabourey Sidibe Describes ‘Shopping While Black’ Incident at Chicago Chanel Boutique
Empire star and recent author Gabourey Sidibe has recounted a “shopping while black” incident at a Chanel boutique in Chicago. In the essay titled, “My Money Is Green,” the actress wrote about her attempt to purchase glasses that was almost thwarted by a racist salesperson. “I was wearing new ankle boots and my prescription Balenciaga…
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Atlanta Store Clerk Charged After Pointing Gun at 11-Year-Old Boy
An Atlanta store clerk is facing charges of aggravated assault after locking an 11-year-old boy inside the store and holding the child at gunpoint, WSB-TV reports. The convenience store clerk, identified as Abhishek Dubey, accused 11-year-old Dylan Curate of stealing when he detained the child and pointed a gun at him in the early-morning hours…