These gorgeous sneakers spoke wonders to me. Years of preparation, of Jordans, SB Classics, Dunks, Sb Dunks and even a pair of FILAs here and there. The store worker, probably not owner, walked in and asked if he could help me. I asked how much the Freddy's cost and he replied, "Never mind them. They're too much." I replied, "How would you know how much I have? And how much are they?"
He calmly replied, "$1000, and I only have a size 11."
So, not only did he disrespect me, he didn't have my size. My cover doesn't allude to wall street or to the streets, it speaks to something in between; some proverbial safe ground merging the two.
Me clad in Yellow dunks, with red bottom under sole, and a Yellow and Gray Cardigan to match, simple yellow and red polka-dotted tie to accent could've and should've been angered by his statement. But it just let's me know, that that whole "content of our character," hope is not yet realised.
By the way, the clerk was black.
There is nothing more frightful than ignorance in action! Understanding one’s extent to ignorance is real knowledge. It’s amazing how someone could reject something without truly knowing anything about it. I wonder if you need a certification or license to be a part of the “Conscientious Stupidity Corporation (CSC)”.
ReplyDeleteLet's me get to the point!!!! Some people just see color and unfortunately many believe Black’s/African American’s can barely afford the shirts on their backs. However, if you walking in as a stereotypical Black hustling male flashing money then he would’ve jumped at the opportunity to serve you cause money talks. OK let me give him the benefit of the doubt… Perhaps the gentleman was having a rough day and really didn’t feel like begin at work. Whatever the situation…..his attitude and uncouth persona was unjust. Thus, I glad you were professional about the situation and just walked away.
There is nothing more frightful than ignorance in action! Understanding one’s extent to ignorance is real knowledge. It’s amazing how someone could reject something without truly knowing anything about it. I wonder if you need a certification or license to be a part of the “Conscientious Stupidity Corporation (CSC)”.
ReplyDeleteLet's get to the point!!!! Some people just see color and unfortunately many believe Black’s/African American’s can barely afford the shirts on their backs. However, if you walking in as a stereotypical Black hustling male flashing money then he would’ve jumped at the opportunity to serve you cause money talks. OK let me give him the benefit of the doubt… Perhaps the gentleman was having a rough day and really didn’t feel like being at work. Whatever the situation…..his attitude and uncouth persona was unjust. Thus, I glad you were professional about the situation and just walked away.