Rev. Dr. William Barber II was escorted out of a movie theater in Greenville, NC, on Tuesday afternoon after he was not allowed to use his own chair to watch a movie.
I worked retail for a while early in my career. I don’t know what led to this - I am assuming the manager on duty had to have gotten involved. Sometimes people can let that ounce of power that comes with being the night shift manager go to their heads and either become complete martinets or throw their employees under the bus in front of the customers. Sometimes both depending on the day or mood.
I also can’t help but wonder if race had something to do with this reaction - would it have been the same with a 90 year old white woman?
In any case, I hope that this is a teachable moment for the company.
I worked retail for a while early in my career. I don’t know what led to this - I am assuming the manager on duty had to have gotten involved. Sometimes people can let that ounce of power that comes with being the night shift manager go to their heads and either become complete martinets or throw their employees under the bus in front of the customers. Sometimes both depending on the day or mood.
I also can’t help but wonder if race had something to do with this reaction - would it have been the same with a 90 year old white woman?
In any case, I hope that this is a teachable moment for the company.