Shopping while black

[ClosedCaption]

Barneys busted student for ?shopping while black? | New York Post

Since most on the Right think that racism went away when Obama took the Oath I thought I would drop some reality on them. Does this happen all the time? No, but this is an example of the problems blacks face while doing every day shit.

A college student from Queens got more than he bargained for when he splurged on a $350 designer belt at Barneys — when a clerk had him cuffed apparently thinking the black teen couldn’t afford the pricey purchase, even though he had paid for it, a new lawsuit alleges.

“His only crime was being a young black man,” his attorney, Michael Palillo, told The Post.

Trayon Christian, 19, a NYC College of Technology freshman from Corona, went to the Madison Avenue fashion mecca in April to buy the Salvatore Ferragamo belt after saving up his paychecks from a part-time job at the college.

But as soon as he exited the luxury department store, undercover officers grabbed Christian and asked “how a young black man such as himself could afford to purchase such an expensive belt,” according to the suit, filed Tuesday in Manhattan Supreme Court.

A Barneys clerk, who had asked Christian for identification when he bought the belt, called police claiming the purchase was a fraud, the suit says.

Cops eventually called Chase, which verified that the card belonged to Christian, and they let him go.

Police sources said Christian has no arrest record.

Christian told The Post he returned the belt out of disgust over his treatment by the world-famous clothing store.

“I didn’t want to have anything to do with it,” he said, adding that he was first inspired to buy the accessory by Harlem rapper Juelz Santana who wears the Italian designer’s duds.

Christian said he’ll never shop at Barneys again.

He is suing both Barneys and the NYPD for unspecified damages.

Barneys did not immediately comment.

A spokeswoman for the city’s Law Department said she would review the claims once she received the suit

 

[Katzndogz]

He should sue and at least get the belt.

I've been in the Barney's in Beverly Hills a few times. All the clerks are very, flaming, gay, and very very suspicious of everyone that doesn't have a pocket dog in a designer carrier.

 

[TemplarKormac]

Was this some kind of attempt to smear conservatives? At any rate this guy should sue the snot out of these people.

 

[tinydancer]

He should sue and at least get the belt.

I've been in the Barney's in Beverly Hills a few times. All the clerks are very, flaming, gay, and very very suspicious of everyone that doesn't have a pocket dog in a designer carrier.

Now thats funny.

If you don't have a yorkie you are toast.

 

[tinydancer]

He should sue and at least get the belt.

I've been in the Barney's in Beverly Hills a few times. All the clerks are very, flaming, gay, and very very suspicious of everyone that doesn't have a pocket dog in a designer carrier.

omg

its the bitch crew. are they still out there?

 

[DiamondDave]

Was this some kind of attempt to smear conservatives? At any rate this guy should sue the snot out of these people.

Anything with closedminded is an attempt at a jab against non-liberals

 

[ClosedCaption]

Was this some kind of attempt to smear conservatives? At any rate this guy should sue the snot out of these people.

If you say racism is over or it has no effect and you happen to be a con then yeah.

The denying is more important than the party in this case

 

[ClosedCaption]

Was this some kind of attempt to smear conservatives? At any rate this guy should sue the snot out of these people.

Anything with closedminded is an attempt at a jab against non-liberals

Anything anyone says to you you whine like a pussy about being attacked

 

[HenryBHough]

Yup. Feds oughta close down Barney's and through a few hundred more people out of work.

 

[Sunshine]

Barneys busted student for ?shopping while black? | New York Post

Since most on the Right think that racism went away when Obama took the Oath I thought I would drop some reality on them. Does this happen all the time? No, but this is an example of the problems blacks face while doing every day shit.

A college student from Queens got more than he bargained for when he splurged on a $350 designer belt at Barneys — when a clerk had him cuffed apparently thinking the black teen couldn’t afford the pricey purchase, even though he had paid for it, a new lawsuit alleges.

“His only crime was being a young black man,” his attorney, Michael Palillo, told The Post.

Trayon Christian, 19, a NYC College of Technology freshman from Corona, went to the Madison Avenue fashion mecca in April to buy the Salvatore Ferragamo belt after saving up his paychecks from a part-time job at the college.

But as soon as he exited the luxury department store, undercover officers grabbed Christian and asked “how a young black man such as himself could afford to purchase such an expensive belt,” according to the suit, filed Tuesday in Manhattan Supreme Court.

A Barneys clerk, who had asked Christian for identification when he bought the belt, called police claiming the purchase was a fraud, the suit says.

Cops eventually called Chase, which verified that the card belonged to Christian, and they let him go.

Police sources said Christian has no arrest record.

Christian told The Post he returned the belt out of disgust over his treatment by the world-famous clothing store.

“I didn’t want to have anything to do with it,” he said, adding that he was first inspired to buy the accessory by Harlem rapper Juelz Santana who wears the Italian designer’s duds.

Christian said he’ll never shop at Barneys again.

He is suing both Barneys and the NYPD for unspecified damages.

Barneys did not immediately comment.

A spokeswoman for the city’s Law Department said she would review the claims once she received the suit

Oh boo fuckin' hoo! I often go into restaurants alone and unless I am a regular having gotten to know the wait staff, they won't wait on me because most waitresses think single women can't afford to pay for their lunch.

 

[Jackson]

I agree, a law suit is in order. And personal apologies when you return to the store, just for the apologies. Ask the clerk and the under cover officers if they could afford the $350 belt....when they answer "No.." remind them that YOU could and tell them to stop being such racist bores!

 

[Sunshine]

I agree, a law suit is in order. And personal apologies when you return to the store, just for the apologies. Ask the clerk and the under cover officers if they could afford the $350 belt....when they answer "No.." remind them that YOU could and tell them to stop being such racist bores!

Just because he had the ability to charge it doesn't mean he could 'afford' it. I am often asked for other ID when I shop using a debit or credit card. I would bet at least a cyber dollar that he, himself, escalated the incident by getting huffy, copping an attitude, and refusing to show other ID.

 

[Jackson]

I agree, a law suit is in order. And personal apologies when you return to the store, just for the apologies. Ask the clerk and the under cover officers if they could afford the $350 belt....when they answer "No.." remind them that YOU could and tell them to stop being such racist bores!

Just because he had the ability to charge it doesn't mean he could 'afford' it. I am often asked for other ID when I shop using a debit or credit card. I would bet at least a cyber dollar that he, himself escalated the incident by getting huffy, copping an attitude, and refusing to show other ID.

You are assuming something that wasn't said. I don't ever recall being asked for a second ID when using a credit card.

 

[Yurt]

nobody said racism no longer exists

closemindcaption is a liar

 

[HenryBHough]

You are assuming something that wasn't said. I don't ever recall being asked for a second ID when using a credit card.

Depends on where you are.

Here on the islands in summertime anyone not personally recognized by the clerk in the smaller stores is nearly ALWAYS askef for a second (photo), matching ID. Locals? Almost never.

 

[Meathead]

I thought this was going to be about EBT cards.

 

[OriginalShroom]

Since most on the Right think that racism went away when Obama took the Oath I thought I would drop some reality on them. Does this happen all the time? No, but this is an example of the problems blacks face while doing every day shit.

Actually we see racism every day. There is as much racism by the Blacks as there is by the Whites.

The last two elections proved that.

When the Black man gets 110% of the vote of a black district and the White man gets not even a single vote, racism is the only reason for it.

You can't find a single White district that went 100% for the White Candidate, but there were several that went 100%+ for the Black Candidate.

 

[ClosedCaption]

Barneys busted student for ?shopping while black? | New York Post

Since most on the Right think that racism went away when Obama took the Oath I thought I would drop some reality on them. Does this happen all the time? No, but this is an example of the problems blacks face while doing every day shit.

A college student from Queens got more than he bargained for when he splurged on a $350 designer belt at Barneys — when a clerk had him cuffed apparently thinking the black teen couldn’t afford the pricey purchase, even though he had paid for it, a new lawsuit alleges.

“His only crime was being a young black man,” his attorney, Michael Palillo, told The Post.

Trayon Christian, 19, a NYC College of Technology freshman from Corona, went to the Madison Avenue fashion mecca in April to buy the Salvatore Ferragamo belt after saving up his paychecks from a part-time job at the college.

But as soon as he exited the luxury department store, undercover officers grabbed Christian and asked “how a young black man such as himself could afford to purchase such an expensive belt,” according to the suit, filed Tuesday in Manhattan Supreme Court.

A Barneys clerk, who had asked Christian for identification when he bought the belt, called police claiming the purchase was a fraud, the suit says.

Cops eventually called Chase, which verified that the card belonged to Christian, and they let him go.

Police sources said Christian has no arrest record.

Christian told The Post he returned the belt out of disgust over his treatment by the world-famous clothing store.

“I didn’t want to have anything to do with it,” he said, adding that he was first inspired to buy the accessory by Harlem rapper Juelz Santana who wears the Italian designer’s duds.

Christian said he’ll never shop at Barneys again.

He is suing both Barneys and the NYPD for unspecified damages.

Barneys did not immediately comment.

A spokeswoman for the city’s Law Department said she would review the claims once she received the suit

Oh boo fuckin' hoo! I often go into restaurants alone and unless I am a regular having gotten to know the wait staff, they won't wait on me because most waitresses think single women can't afford to pay for their lunch.

That's just like getting arrested. Are you ok?

 

[ClosedCaption]

Since most on the Right think that racism went away when Obama took the Oath I thought I would drop some reality on them. Does this happen all the time? No, but this is an example of the problems blacks face while doing every day shit.

Actually we see racism every day. There is as much racism by the Blacks as there is by the Whites.

The last two elections proved that.

When the Black man gets 110% of the vote of a black district and the White man gets not even a single vote, racism is the only reason for it.

You can't find a single White district that went 100% for the White Candidate, but there were several that went 100%+ for the Black Candidate.

That word doesn't mean what you think it means. Sorry to break it to you

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Was this some kind of attempt to smear conservatives? At any rate this guy should sue the snot out of these people.

If you say racism is over or it has no effect and you happen to be a con then yeah.

The denying is more important than the party in this case

Who has claimed that racism is over? Can you please provide a quote?