I can’t leave without my receipt.
Nathaniel Kittrell, Beebe, AR I can’t ever go anywhere or buy anything without needing to have a copy of my receipt with me. I promise...
“It’s different, shopping with mom”
Chas. Sundling, Tillamook, OR These words were spoken by one of my two sons. They were spoken a few years back, and led to quite...
My “green” > Macy’s + Barney’s fiscal year $
Anonymous, Los Angeles, CA This is a reaction to the recent news stories of the African-American film actor who was unlawfully detained by NYPD and...
Change On Counter Not In Hand
Kristina T. Sanders Sumter, SC A regular day at work turned into an eye opening experience. I had helped a customer pick out a pair...
My shopping bags don’t get checked.
Ashley Cooper Hair, Washington,DC. Georgetown Day School In the town where I went to high school, the privilege I felt was one of class. There...
Stop following me I’m not stealing
Marcus, Greenville, SC. I don’t know how many stores I have walked out of because of being followed instead of receiving customer service.
White woman got six ‘second chances.’
Robin Dalton, Spokane, WA. I am not using my real name, and will obviously not post a photo. This is because even my family does...
We don’t let n****** shop here.
Nzingha Shakur-Ali, Dallas, TX. First week of college, 1999, Abilene Texas. went to an off the way antique shop. The store owner didn’t want me...
Much unnecessary monitoring shopping while Black
Kim L Taylor Pomona, CA This thought is the result of being watched while shopping, particularly clothing stores. I do not appreciate the feeling of...
Black enters restaurant, all look up.
Paul Alessi Cherry Hill, NJ My friend is a black man and he made this remark, that any time he enters a restaurant he feels...
Keep an eye on that group
Maura Seleski Ann Arbor, MI Understanding Race Project- University of Michigan Summary: These six words were commanded of me during my employment at a clothing...
