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Black Guy Gives Brilliant Clap Back To Racist White Woman Who Didn’t Believe He Was Flying First Class
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Black Guy Gives Brilliant Clap Back To Racist White Woman Who Didn’t Believe He Was Flying First Class

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Remember the Seattle woman who unfortunately experienced ‘banking while Black?‘ Well, it turns out flying while Black is also an issue, as DC-based music executive Emmit Walker learned just 2 days ago. Thankfully, when a passenger on the same flight as him made racist comments upon seeing him in the ‘priority boarding’ line, he fired back with an absolutely perfect response.

Walker’s story is a sad reminder of the casual instances of racism Black people still encounter during everyday situations, but is also a triumphant example of what happens when the owners of that racism are called out and made a fool of in public.

Scroll down to read everything that happened, and find out why Walker received actual applause from a crowd in the airport, as well as viral applause from the entire Internet.

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    This is Emmit Walker, a DC-based music executive who just stood up to casual racism in the best way

    It all started when he got in line to board a flight, and a fellow passenger tried to cut in front of him

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    Mic drop! Walker also received a round of applause from the Internet

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    Was this a genius comeback? Tell us below!

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    Nancy E
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every thing he said was appropriate. Every thing she said was not . Plus, he didn't lose his temper & stood his ground.

    Hans
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People boasting their priority rights, especially at airports, have a questionable attitude anyway. Yes, you earn these perks because you fly too much and they are really useful if you do not just occasionally fly, but they should never be a reason to feel superior. In this case, I guess it might have been racism, but it might have been plain old judgemental behaviour "only". I myself have gotten angry looks and "What are you doing there?" questions in boarding queues. Turns out boarding group 2 (business class) needed to wait until I had boarded from group 1 (Star Alliance gold, irregardless of class) :D. And know what? Children and elderly could even go before – rightly! Or those people in suits that "coincidently" show their gold status hand baggage tags, casually peeking at your boarding pass with a arrogant grin, only to realize the guy in sneakers has a diamond card. Hillarious! Status is nothing, respect is everything. Especially in condensed airport and plane situations.

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    Kerry
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This woman is an idiot. I am also white and blonde, and I feel I must apologize on behalf of blonde women. I am so sorry that foolish people with bad attitudes feel like they need to spew venom on everyone. Thank you for being so kind, I do wish you would have ripped her a new one. She deserves it!

    Stille20
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well Kerry, we shouldn't be judging you or lumping you in with other people just because you look like them. ;)

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    Justin Messenger
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Racism aside. I think it's funny that she thinks the military would shell out the cash for first class.

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    Nancy E
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every thing he said was appropriate. Every thing she said was not . Plus, he didn't lose his temper & stood his ground.

    Hans
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People boasting their priority rights, especially at airports, have a questionable attitude anyway. Yes, you earn these perks because you fly too much and they are really useful if you do not just occasionally fly, but they should never be a reason to feel superior. In this case, I guess it might have been racism, but it might have been plain old judgemental behaviour "only". I myself have gotten angry looks and "What are you doing there?" questions in boarding queues. Turns out boarding group 2 (business class) needed to wait until I had boarded from group 1 (Star Alliance gold, irregardless of class) :D. And know what? Children and elderly could even go before – rightly! Or those people in suits that "coincidently" show their gold status hand baggage tags, casually peeking at your boarding pass with a arrogant grin, only to realize the guy in sneakers has a diamond card. Hillarious! Status is nothing, respect is everything. Especially in condensed airport and plane situations.

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    Kerry
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This woman is an idiot. I am also white and blonde, and I feel I must apologize on behalf of blonde women. I am so sorry that foolish people with bad attitudes feel like they need to spew venom on everyone. Thank you for being so kind, I do wish you would have ripped her a new one. She deserves it!

    Stille20
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well Kerry, we shouldn't be judging you or lumping you in with other people just because you look like them. ;)

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    Justin Messenger
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Racism aside. I think it's funny that she thinks the military would shell out the cash for first class.

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