Washington Wizards GM Will Dawkins racially profiled at Saks Fifth Avenue | Brother From Another

[@Poncho_Leo]

Stop 🛑 spending money where we’re not wanted!

[@idrisnewton4552]

When you say " where we are not wanted" do you mean any white establishment or any non black establishment?

[@oscardagrouch5095]

@@idrisnewton4552It means spend your dollar where you are appreciated. That is more with regards to the people that work at the location then an organization as a whole.

[@melanatedgod7604]

SIMPLY

[@I.P.Freely2-yz1je]

It's just that simple. Stop running up behind Whyte folks.

[@brownpapi2634]

Hell that's damn near everywhere if you wanna be real

[@detailsdetails...9571]

Should have sued them. This "gracious" attitude hasn't worked for the last 150 years. They will never learn

[@geecheemack7676]

I’m soooo tired of being gracious, I just want to slap somebody but I know that GOD rewards Grace….

[@gamanima1]

You can’t give them credit. That’s just PR for them. The donations are just tax write offs.

[@Bluejacket4life2]

F#$k gracious...i'm suing ....these ppl and companies aren't going to stop. They dont want us or respect our dollars.

[@I.P.Freely2-yz1je]

Stop shopping there.

[@R24456]

​Move europe ​@@I.P.Freely2-yz1je

[@AceHBK972]

This is a big story because he is rich & black.cThis happens to regular black folks everyday. This is nothing new. We don’t need a “reminder” about discrimination.😊

[@leebutz4727]

Exactly, let me know you won your lawsuit against Saks for hundreds of thousands/millions.

[@mcneildelancy4536]

Now he knows to be Humble because in thier eyes are not a nobody your Position is still Negro

[@TheRealTruth533]

Two of the biggest race hustlers Spears & Goodwin. These boule type blacks don't give a damn about lower/ middle class blacks. They are frauds.

[@jacktran7024]

but can you blame the owners tho?...all those smash and grabs

[@mikejames884]

​@@jacktran7024stfu and stop destroying the worlds wildlife and eating everything in site. Focus on that Tran.

[@kimberlyowens5496]

A comedian said something recently, and it makes perfect sense. You have to disrupt the WM's 💰. Sue, get people fired. They will understand, but most importantly, STAY out of their stores. They want your money not you.

[@Undecided0]

They only respect money & violence.

[@number1chiefROKKA]

Why are you, in 2024, “asking” a store to change their profiling policies? Asking? GTFOH.

[@NkNk-vg8fc]

They don't have to.... No one's forcing them to shop there.

[@AffiliatedAlchemy]

Facts

[@brianreed7145]

Why you ask! Because he only cares about not rocking the boat! He is a h-o-u-s-e nneeggrroo! His response of he likes to shop to much too to stop in protest! So why should we care about him! Black Americans are being squeezed to death and the coward only cares even through they treat him no differently than any black!

[@FuzzyStayBuzzin183]

When somebody tells me they have experience racism and racial profiling welcome to America

[@Bluejacket4life2]

I agree dont shop where your not wanted.

[@Odehyah951]

Don’t shop where YOU’RE not wanted

[@Mike1122.]

In that case black folks can’t shop anywhere?

[@Bluejacket4life2]

@@Mike1122. so you think every place of business doesnt welcome Black people. I disagree with that, if thats what your saying.

[@mr.j.2822]

This is what happens when you waste all your money on brands that do NOTHING NOTHING NOTHING for you, your people, or your community.

[@NkNk-vg8fc]

EXACTLY 💯....NO SYMPATHY AT ALLLL.NO ONE FORCES YOU TO PUT YOUR BLK DOLLAR THERE. SIMPLIER TIMES ARE NEEDED

[@mr.j.2822]

@@NkNk-vg8fc most def bro! These dudes are so weak man

[@df3575]

Buying shttt aint EVER gonna be a strategy for transformation. Dont matter whos selling cause the nature of the selling it in this current system to get over; on the customer and especially the worker....

[@louischase994]

Idiot

[@CELEBRIDYBAWN]

That’s what happens when u thought u was more special than everybody else yo color and found out 1st hand that u wasn’t.

[@joeschmoe5231]

I have the same experience almost every time I shop by myself. They follow me around the store and pretend to restock or fold clothes while spying on me like I'm a shoplifter. But at that point I make them think I'm buying several items by making them go get items from the storage room in the back of the store. Then once they've made several trips back and forth and, I've made them look like a clown, I walk out while leaving everything on the floor.

[@Mr._Moderate]

😅

[@tonywhite2567]

Many years ago I used to work different types of security and believe it or not I've had to check fellow coworkers. Under my watch I would not allow them to just profile black people just for the sake of it.

[@eugeneflintroy5555]

You been warned to stop going to these places.

[@MichaelImo]

My ppl still pretending we aren't behind enemy lines. Lmfao.. when you realize that everything makes sense.

[@6time686]

These are men of access to most of the wh!te mans world so they are surprised when a friendly reminder comes along.

[@09AshleyMi]

The only thing that makes this story somewhat surprising is that the staff actually accosted him. If I had a nickel for every time I've been watched/followed by security guards/staff I'd be a rich rich man. I'm sorry that it happened to Mr. Dawkins but we''re kidding ourselves if we think that Saks Fifth is approaching this in any capacity other than PR. I'd actually love a follow-up story that highlights the training the staff undergoes.

[@madboyreadynow28]

No one knows who we are when they racially profile us. I was racially profiled in Dallas at a Target by the store manager and security. I just wanted to do a simple return. This led to an ugly incident. In Dallas, you never know who is who or who has access. I had access. I'll put it like this. I bumped into Marc Cuban at Best Buys a few years ago. I am in particular circles. I used my access to get in touch with the man over all targets in Dallas. I made it clear I did not want anything of value. I suggested racial sensitivity classes. Not they both were fired. Although I was in the city of Dallas an a black and Latino area. I live in the deep suburbs of Dallas around very important people. I am not the guy to run each time and say, "Do you know who I am or who I know. This time, it was so bad I had to report it. Although I didn't want anything of value, they insisted and gave me a $500 gift card. I didn't need it. I went back to the same store and found a family I felt who would have appreciated it. I gave it to them and didn't say how much and walked away.

[@afrocraft1]

I don't think this is how best to deal with this. When White people feel aggrieved, especially at the hands of other races, they press for justice and redress. Black people pretend like we're above it all. Look at reactions to unwarranted killings, for instance: When Dylan Roof slaughtered 9 innocent black souls in Charleston, SC, their families forgave him; when a Somali-born cop unintentionally fatally shot a white woman in Minneapolis while attending to a 911 call, they screamed for his head and convicted him.

[@Cenpuppie]

Don't shop in those stores. Do not spend money on these Brands that employ those that already have disposition about you and your character.

[@ebonynerd]

Lil Wayne, 50 cent, Candice Owens and Floyd Mayweather just entered the chat to 🦝

[@RMMomma4Eva]

It's like that in every store. Walmart is the absolute worst, especially since they have nothing but a bunch of ignorant foreigners working in there.

[@11Suncere]

Were not supposed to beg them and pay them at the same time. Do one or the other.

[@dexkato7329]

If you shop online, you will avoid racial profiling and bad customer service.

[@user-mg3zc7nx8p]

I may be wrong but if you have that type of budget, your shopping to be "fitted" not "approximate size" r/t online. Also you usually have a store associate bring clothes, drinks, etc. I personally seen this

[@wlane2384]

​@@user-mg3zc7nx8pThis is why I use a local homegrown men's shop. That old man bends over backwards and then some. One of the nicest men I've met in my 44 years.

[@RMMomma4Eva]

Sometimes you just want to walk in a store and buy what you want!

[@future_teknokrat7585]

Don't shop Saks online either. How many racial profiling stories need to come forth about this company?

[@702TifosiGambler]

@@user-mg3zc7nx8p spot on

[@glennw7118]

I just hate that blacks are so forgiving when we face racism. He should have sued them and donated the money to HBCUs in the area.

[@whispa2000]

Racial profiling does not happen only in high end stores. It is a sad reality that minorities have to maintain a heightened awareness when walking into some stores.

[@gigiinspired780]

Some of them act funny at goodwill. They don’t want us to have money to shop period I guess.

[@derrickjones6442]

I have to disagree with the reporter who said Will didn't look like the guy. Will is black, so to the security guard and the police he looks like the guy.

[@aprodutube]

"Even if you in a Benz, you still a n-word in a coupe." I hate to quote Kanye but I couldn't think of a more apt description as to how others feel about us sometimes.

[@mcolvinis1]

Exactly. But i make them look and turn their nose up when I'm in my range rover sport...lol..ok..next..

[@etacas1412]

Money out of pocket is the ONLY way to make them think about their actions. You could have gave the money to charity. You dropped the ball.

[@Solis225]

I would have like to see him forced them to give money to black grassroots organizations and NOT NAACP/Urban League/ !!

[@LeMan8o4]

I only accept apologies in cash and changed behavior. If this ever happens to me.. I will be suing in open court!

[@iRepNGR]

I'm sorry but this soft approach is why this continues to happen.... Sue them, hire a black firm circulate that money in the black economy and then give the rest to charity in your name, not in theirs. You achieve the same effect.

[@daharris41]

I don’t buy from anyone that doesn’t welcome me.

[@michaelwilliams-nq6zg]

Glad I don't shop there.

[@nvdeemoney8823]

Amerikka the beautiful

[@ebonynerd]

Sincerely Texas and Florida

[@11Suncere]

Only if you’re wyte

[@brianreed7145]

This is a perfect example of only caring about your career. A lawsuit hits them the only place they care. The whole way he is held up for letting them off the hook. Smgdh

[@renderuntocaesarwhatiscaes2300]

Big Lawsuit time sorry dont work no mo this aint 1960 that ass must be taxed so that others learn a lesson.

[@michaelmcdougall7367]

They just won't leave us alone. SMH

[@khary9]

Imagine what Black Miamisns go through on a regular basis in this community...

[@andrescott1883]

We have made a terrible reputation for ourselves. We have a seriously large amount of blacks stealing from these stores.

[@Shizi7]

Many years ago, myself and two of my military friends decided to go to a local black church near where we were stationed. We had on shirt and tie and had our hair in military order. As soon as we walked in, they looked at us as though we were there to rob the place. I bring this up to say black men can often be viewed negatively in society as a whole to include our own people (I think Chris Rock made a joke about this). I have a Master’s Degree in music and teach public school. I am 6’3”, 240, a dark skinned black man, and until recently I had locs. Most people who talk to me ask me about my past football career which I never had and are generally surprised to learn of my musical career.

[@gerald-uo7ry]

maybe you thought wrong were you three only ones with suit & ties on. maybe they were admirers

[@Shizi7]

@@gerald-uo7ry That could have been the case, but The “mean mugging” was hard to mistake

[@gerald-uo7ry]

@@Shizi7 what is meaning mugging?

[@Shizi7]

@@gerald-uo7ry 😃 It was supposed to be muggin’ , but autocorrection kicked in. I might be dating myself, but it means when someone gives you mean and unwelcoming looks.

[@gerald-uo7ry]

Ok thanks for explaining mean muggin..

[@awsomeirene1]

When my son was 11 years old, he was gaining out with his friends ( every race in this group of friends aka colors of Benetton!) Young men in the age group start to go out on their own. They went to a little mall in our neighborhood. They were followed the entire time by security. My son after that experience hated going shopping on his own! Imagine he was that self-aware of being judged for just being at such a young age! My heart ached for him! Because I remember being his age and loved to hang out with friends and shop! That step of independence as a pre-teen. Yes, I am a black woman over 50+. That experience robbed my son of that milestone! To this day he is 21 and doesn't like shopping in stores by himself unless he is with us or another older adult!

[@alonzoburns4289]

No matter how much money/is ingrained in society/stereotypes,racial discrimination.

[@kevinmccreary341]

Attention black people, stop forcing yourself into places you're not wanting.

[@thehoboman]

No thanks, I'll go where I damn well please. Our ancestors suffered so that we can fully partake in all aspects of society.

[@mr.j.2822]

@@thehoboman Our ancestors suffered so I can buy expensive European clothing? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thespicypimp423]

​@@mr.j.2822You know what? It's just Saks... Made in China labels. Even worse. The exploitation is crazy. And we keep buying in.

[@thehoboman]

@@mr.j.2822 way to miss the point that we're all free to live whatever lives we choose due to the sacrifices of those that came before us.. if that includes wasting money on designer gear to each their own..

[@NkNk-vg8fc]

​​@@thehobomanKeynotes " NOT WANTED" I'm Actually African and it's that mindset that keeps our ppl poor and the biggest reason consumers. There are very beautiful Ankara Nigerian fabrics and styles where you don't need to shop at these establishments

[@kushtiianhendriixxx2519]

U can get racially profiled in Macy's as well ‼️‼️

[@MsDesiree39]

But on the other hand do you also focus on black looters and car javkers? So mant stores nationwide have had to close due to theft from black lootets that i wonder why Stores are suspicious, hmmm

[@vernonblyden822]

The "turn the other cheek, forgive, and forget" philosophy does more harm than good; it perpetuates bad behavior.

[@directorytaliwag4100]

Where’s video???

[@Denise-gf4zt]

It should be a big fight. This is so common among Black men. They didn't deserve grace. So many people have these experiences . Miami police have been doing this. This is 2024 and it is not an isolated incident. Saks didn't have a choice. The problem is systemic. Racism and jealousy.

[@soysauce6550]

What else is new? Being a FBA is dangerous to your health.

[@I.P.Freely2-yz1je]

Exactly.

[@khary9]

what is a FBA?

[@I.P.Freely2-yz1je]

@@khary9 people who are decedent of AMERICAN constitutional slavery.

[@I.P.Freely2-yz1je]

So. We are black. We always get profiled or worst.

[@RMMomma4Eva]

Walmart treats me like crap every time I go in there 😂 I tell myself look at where I am, no wonder. But it doesn't matter eh? Even if I go into Macy's or wherever, stores that I don't frequent much lately, gonna be the same thing - or worse, huh??? 😬

[@williamcarter9066]

Am 62 years old and I dress like a homeless person and don’t give a F what anyone thinks!! And thing no one can ever have or stop is your dignity and am sure as I walking around looking homeless driving 70,000 Benz they want to say something but they dare not because I always hold my head up and look people in the eyes!!! And that’s how for the most part I kept the bigots and racist off me and it’s not about the clothes or color of your skin it’s you owning who you are as a human being full chest out and always be unapologetically who you are full stop!!

[@PhillipGreen-ob2my]

Boycott boycott if all people in Miami did this for a month

[@williamcarter9066]

The security guard is just person who’s whiteness hasn’t worked out the way he thought it should or could or would 😂😂😂

[@CRETRofdaNITE]

I had the same experience there

[@Denise-gf4zt]

It is much to common. So sad for our young Black men

[@Ghragle-]

This happened to me at saks and I was detained. The first time I went to NewYork. I’m not famous, and we didn’t press charges, as most ppl just lived and let live. They gave me a free bow tie because of this. Most expensive bow tie, I definitely couldn’t afford it, but I also don’t wear bow ties anymore. Too fat

[@taewhitney9160]

I’ve been profiled every time I’ve walked into saks… this isn’t normal?

[@randolphdefreese7874]

Society still cant stand a black with money.

[@I.P.Freely2-yz1je]

You don't get it. Leave the money out. They can't stand us period. They want us dead.

[@imhereforitall9218]

H*ll it can't stand one without it either.

[@NEWYORKSTATEOFMIND-e1s]

I get what you are saying but money has nothing to do with it not attacking your comment but I understand

[@Akronkangaroo]

Not a straight blk male anyways...

[@ericwilliams1023]

Did he return the items? Stop giving these people your money!! Go drop 10k on fubu! Gucci, Fendi etc dont like yall !!

[@tt2cpt748]

Right! I would have definitely returned the shirt and gotten my money back.

[@OnyemaechiAmuro]

His fault. its not like there arent any Black stores in Miami.

[@michaelross4742]

It's always someone to say something stupid...." Computer Thug" lol

[@future_teknokrat7585]

At some point, stop going there.

[@redthunderbird8117]

I liked the Caitlin videos but the sista in most instances was 100!! This video on profiling is by far the most authentic video posted here in the last year! It is pure excellence!! The guest was real... Not buying without video, having a receipt... It is a good thing. Photograph the receipt.

[@TrevWILL79]

Forget throwing money, make real changes

[@MoonLightWright]

Shouldn't have let them off of the hook, take them to court and take that money and donate some to invest in a better business 🤘🏽🍻

[@6time686]

The first cat (not the host) is talking like racism started with this incident. He is a reminder on how differently people think that are not on your level financially.

[@peterburns3200]

This is why this show got canceled they barely talked about sports

[@michaeljohnson7922]

I’d flip the script if I’m being profiled I would follow the watcher to see why they 👀I guarantee they’ll go away

[@ignaciofuentes2642]

I do this all the time.

[@elderdwaynehull5377]

Will didn't sue because he has money, if he wasn't the GM , it would of been a different story.

[@WayneHaley-yp5ld]

Sad

[@roberttaylor6694]

LAWSUIT!

[@redthunderbird8117]

The sista refers to the professional journalist who appears most often on the channel, not C. Clark...

[@lanemp8499]

Soooo…Where’s Mike ??

[@delmontegreenbeans]

Stop spending money at these places? Take black Money out the way.

[@ericHHII]

No one can afford that stuff. It’s all trash

[@risingphoenix1484]

Go where you are appreciated not tolerated... stop complaining about wanting to be included when you have been asking to be separated.

[@RMMomma4Eva]

??? What do you mean, asking to be separated?

[@risingphoenix1484]

@@RMMomma4Eva BP have been asking for Blk safe spaces.... Spaces where they have control where only blk people can enter...example on college campuses.... theater nights for only blk people and etc.

[@risingphoenix1484]

asking for blk spaces...

[@RMMomma4Eva]

@@risingphoenix1484 Every culture has its spaces.. so you're saying that honoring one's Chinese or Hispanic or other culture means it's okay to randomly accuse them of being criminals when they shop in a store? Do you see how crazy that sounds? 😳

[@risingphoenix1484]

@@RMMomma4Eva You sound crazy... there is no Asian or Latino stores charging anyone different prices because of their race..... see the blk theater or saying they can't attend because of their race....secondly. there is no group on college campuses ( a public institution paid by all peoples taxes or private tuition attending) except for blk people and the alphabet group.... If you really believe the idiocy you are asking for why don't you ask for Jim Crow to come back then... or say it's ok for "white only" restaurants....🤡🤡🤡

[@my.0224]

Can’t retrain racism.

[@andreoates8405]

Yeah, I’m sorry that it happened but it happened to the right person who had means who could get some attention. Regular person wouldn’t have those beans or the attention that this issue needs myself I don’t even go into the high in stores. I still have Burlington. I’m all right and Macys.🥴💯

[@john22jade]

With all the smash and grab going on by groups of blacks how can you blame saks.

[@cornelldavis6703]

That’s the problem BM always taking the high road they will not change their policies!! Get in the mud sometimes BM it’s liberating!!

[@doc-vg9lq]

Well hopefully he resigns because the Wizards are the worst sports org in the world….in the world

[@safetynudge9026]

Tell me something new

[@TrevWILL79]

Saks, Gucci, Balenciaga, and all them other trash brands are pretty much dogs.

[@williamsmith1738]

Wizards GM😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@davidrivers9350]

What color of his wife

[@6time686]

I can guess the guy on the right.