Black travellers often bring home an unwanted souvenir: racist abuse

[umbertino]

 

Because of my experiences as a black traveller, I can’t help wonder whether the killing of a black American, Bakari Henderson, in Greece was linked to race

 

 

Friday 14 July 2017 14.57 BST

 

By Tamara J Walker

 

 

 

‘In Buenos Aires, a group of men called out to me and began to grunt like monkeys.’

Photograph: Alamy

 

 

 

 

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/jul/14/racism-abuse-traveling-vacation-greece-bakari-henderson

[fringe on lamps]

People can be so ignorant.

[umbertino]

1 hour ago, fringe on lamps said:

People can be so ignorant.

 

Agreed

[bigwave]

One time I stopped into an Oakland CA McDonald's and boy-oh-boy I went home with racist abuse - I am sure nobody feels sorry for me.

[fringe on lamps]

 I am sorry you were treated like that. Really. I hate that people can be mean. It should make their heart hurt. 

[moose 57]

I'm Norwegian and i treat people like i want to be treated..........  When (if ever) is this going to end??????????

 

Edited July 15, 2017 by moose 57