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  • White Woman Issues Apology After Wrongly Accusing Black Real Estate Developer Of Trespassing At His Home In Ohio

    White Woman Issues Apology After Wrongly Accusing Black Real Estate Developer Of Trespassing At His Home In Ohio

    A controversial incident involving alleged racial profiling in an upscale Ohio neighborhood has gained significant attention online. A woman was recorded on a ring camera accusing real estate developer, Mike Jenkins, of trespassing at his own home. She has since taken to social media to defend her behavior.

    The situation went viral after Jenkins’ home security footage captured the exchange between him and his neighbor, sparking discussions about racial profiling and neighborly interactions. The woman, identified as Michelle Bishop, was reportedly jogging with her two small children when she encountered Jenkins. She claimed to have felt threatened by a vehicle that was approaching them slowly, prompting her to run towards the nearest house, which happened to be Jenkins’ home.

    When Jenkins arrived and introduced himself as the homeowner, Bishop responded with skepticism, saying,

    “I don’t believe that,”

    before leaving the property with her children. Later she is seen running down the street crying out for

    “help.”

    Following the video’s viral spread, Bishop faced significant backlash online, with many accusing her of racial profiling. In an emotional outburst, she insisted she wouldn’t apologize for any racist claims and that her only concern was for her children’s safety, stating,

    “I am the furthest thing from racist.”

    Bishop also mentioned that she couldn’t see Jenkins’ race at the time because it was dark. Jenkins later took to his Instagram to discuss the incident, expressing how calm he remained throughout. He shared his pride in managing the situation with composure, noting that it would have been easy to react with anger.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Black Man’s Relationship to Multiracial Children Questioned on American Airlines Flight Spurs Investigation

    Black Man’s Relationship to Multiracial Children Questioned on American Airlines Flight Spurs Investigation

    A passenger flying with American Airlines says he was greeted by police upon arrival in Los Angeles after a flight attendant expressed worries about the safety of his children and questioned their relation to him, per Insider. 

    David Ryan Harris, who is Black, traveled from Atlanta to Los Angeles on September 15 with his two multiracial children. According to Harris, the flight attendant grew suspicious when his 7-year-old son, who he described as

    “rather reserved,”

    did not respond when she attempted to initiate a conversation and ask for his name. 

    “Upon our arrival in Los Angeles, we were met at the top of the jetway by an AA employee and four police officers,”

    Harris said in an Instagram video documenting the incident.

    “Apparently, a flight attendant had called ahead with some sort of concern that perhaps my mixed children weren’t my children because they were unresponsive.”

    “I wanted to go through the roof,”

    he said, adding that he didn’t want to lose his temper in front of his kids. The police later interviewed his children and concluded that they were indeed his own, according to Harris. However, he mentioned that the American Airlines staff member did not offer any kind of compensation for the distressing encounter. 

    Harris suggested that if the flight attendant had concerns about the children’s relationship with him, she could have easily checked their shared last name or their linked Frequent Flyer accounts.

    “There were many steps that she could have taken before she lobbed the hand grenade of having the authorities called,”

    Harris said in a video. He described it as

    “completely poor form”

    on the part of the airline.

    An American Airlines representative later reached out to Harris after seeing his story on X, formally known as Twitter. He was offered 10,000 air miles, which he took but described as

    “kinda insulting”

    in a video.

    “We strive to create a positive, welcoming environment for everyone who travels with us and apologize for any misunderstanding that may have occurred,”

    an American Airlines spokesperson told Insider. It is unclear what repercussions were held against the flight attendant who reported Harris. 

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?

  • Kenosha Police Pepper-Sprayed Black Father and Baby Inside An Applebee’s In Mistaken Arrest

    Kenosha Police Pepper-Sprayed Black Father and Baby Inside An Applebee’s In Mistaken Arrest

    Police in Kenosha, Wisconsin are under fire after reportedly pepper-spraying a young Black father and his baby at an Applebee’s restaurant, per Insider.

    The incident occurred while officers were searching for a hit-and-run suspect, but mistakenly targeted Jermelle English Jr. and his partner Shayna Boyd instead. Video footage shows a bystander pleading for someone to protect the baby as police restrain English. 

    Charges of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, obstructing an officer, and possession of marijuana were filed against English and Boyd. The family’s attorney, Kevin O’Connor, has called for an investigation by the Justice Department and for the charges to be dropped. With the experienced trauma that the family has faced they now feel that

    “being Black and being out here and having dinner is not safe enough for them,”

    O’Connor revealed at a press conference. 

    “This was no accident,”

    O’Connor said in the press conference.

    “What is the first thing that officers are taught? To de-escalate a situation.”

    Tanya McLean, executive director of local social justice nonprofit Leaders of Kenosha, criticized the police for not releasing all body camera footage of the incident. The incident, which took place on July 20, coincided with the third anniversary of the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man shot seven times during a traffic stop in Kenosha in 2020. The Kenosha Police Department has not responded to Insider’s requests for comment.

    #Clique, what are your thoughts?