WATCH: White Customer Steps To Restaurant Owner Who Hurled N-Word At Black Friends, Allegedly

[@tsing190]

I applaud the great American citizen who stood up for his friends.

[@ReallyRachelLynn]

My heart broke each time he said, “Their my friends!” . His heart, is so pure. No one has to even say anything in his group, because he did that! Thank you , brother!!!!!😘😘😘

[@georginacarranza541]

WHEN A FRIEND STANDS BY YOU LIKE THIS HE IS NOT YOUR FRIEND, HE IS YOUR BROTHER💪✊️👊❤

[@nastynealsmancave6574]

That man was a true patriot, standing up for his fellow countrymen

[@nastynealsmancave6574]

Against a domestic terr0rlst.

[@DuShunArtCorn]

This is how people black and white stand together.

[@rn9792]

@@DuShunArtCorn 💙🙏🏾

[@Cowboysgames]

@@DuShunArtCorn we are all brothers and sisters. We should stand together instead of against each other.

[@TRivera13]

All people. In a perfect world we could all enjoy meals in restaurants from different races & cultures. My Puerto Rican self loves me some Mac n Cheese from a Soul Food place. And the Black people I chill with learned enough Spanish to go to the Cuchifrito spot without me. We all feel the same pain when we hungry and just want a good meal.

[@FOLLOWERSOFTHELORDGODALMIGHTY]

@@Cowboysgames AMEN

[@FOLLOWERSOFTHELORDGODALMIGHTY]

@@TRivera13 AMEN

[@kirahight3099]

And that right there, is how you stand up for the people you love. One hell of a friend.

[@kinggeorge9331]

Yes a true friend

[@modozelias9196]

And people keep saying that there is no racism in Amerikkka right??, but shout out to that amazing dude defending his friends 👏🏻 🙌🏼🙏

[@anamoragne-rq5ju]

Boycotting this place is a must. So hateful

[@2ndAmdDem205]

From Bham, thank you sir for not letting that racist get a pass. That shows a strength that this world is lacking. Be blessed

[@tree7187]

NOW THIS IS A WHITE MAN WHO SAYS HE HAS BLACK FRIENDS IS TELLING THE TRUTH BECAUSE HE GO'S WAY BACK WITH HIS BLACK FRIEND AND HE STOOD UP FOR HIS FRIEND AND THATS WHAT A TRUE FRIEND DOES. GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY.

[@mrsbrown7564]

I loved his country accent too.

[@thepursefreak78]

I’m 46 years old and racism hurts. It really does hurt. That’s an ally right there 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@tommiehanson2678]

I am a disabled veteran, senior citizen and I don't have much money and I joined you tonight because I appreciate you. Thank you for being such a blessing.

[@AB-wk6sm]

Thank u for your service

[@JoonieJuice]

Peace & blessings to you

[@ShowemRight]

I had a white woman in our group while visiting Jacksonville FL just sitting in this hotels lobby lounge where we were staying in being told that we had to leave , and a group of white folks across the way weren't told they had to leave the lobby. The white woman notice this discrimination that just took place and got up and told the employee off, then the manager got involved and apologized and told us we can stay where we were. I praise that women for that, and she passed away a few years ago, though I will never forget her actions that night.

[@FOLLOWERSOFTHELORDGODALMIGHTY]

PRAISE THE LORD AND GREAT SHALL BE HER REWARD IN HEAVEN FOR SHE LOVED THEY NEIGHBOR AND THY BROTHERS AND SISTERS THROUGH CHRIST THATS BEAUTIFUL SHE DID THE RIGHT THING THANKS FOR SHARING THAT STORY WITH US MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE ALWAYS AND MAY YOU HAVE A BLESSED AND WONDERFUL DAY

[@GoodFellah_22]

🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@abigail1st]

It’s called positive role modelling, and yes it is the MOST effective way to address discrimination of every kind. Well done that man 👏🏼

[@user-bl2wm2et1z]

White dudes who don’t tolerate racial bullshit are so fucking fire. Shout out to that man, the TRUE definition of a friend, ally, and gentleman.

[@joebaker7573]

✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻

[@LashondaSankey]

Yes he was nothing but respect from me

[@rn9792]

@@user-bl2wm2et1z 💙🙏🏾

[@Breeze-d3v]

@@user-bl2wm2et1z 💯👏

[@jai1773]

Kudos to that man for standing up for his friends and not allowing that man to disrespect friends. Boycott to the nth degree!

[@lastsocial0305]

The idea of allowing one's hate to infringe upon their bottom line is inconceivable to me.

[@daughterofbob-d5r]

Nice to hear a Southern White Man speaking this way ❤ Hope the young Man had a happy birthday regardless of the circumstances.

[@Sparkl4860]

Such accolades to the white gentlemen who stood up and defended his friends. Thank you for being a true friend and wonderful, kind person. I hope people stop eating at this restaurant. Disgusting!

[@stvnsn]

The business owner looked so shocked to see his “friend” isn’t actually a racist like him lol smh

[@cheesetown777]

This is what’s needed. A vocal ally. A true friend. I’m glad he called the owner out. This has to happen more often!

[@samanthajackson8510]

Definitely

[@lottielewis8363]

I live here in Tuscaloosa AL. I’ve never been to this restaurant and will never go. This is disturbing and disgusting.

[@376ironman]

That white gentleman who stood up for his black friends is exactly the type of people we need more of!! Well done, my friend. Call out all this racist bigotry!!

[@Jamie-n5x]

lol- we do , then called ws for no reason...or better yet, we still don't stand with folks.. been hearing it since BLM.

[@Dead8Artist]

@@Jamie-n5xtake your retarded racism elsewhere .

[@tfajsh]

This is what it looks like to stand up. This is what bravery looks like

[@shalimarie9016]

A human standing up for another human. Beautiful. And see this is what its going to take for society or the world to change. When people stand together against evil, good always wins. It has to go beyond policies .

[@FOLLOWERSOFTHELORDGODALMIGHTY]

AMEN SISTER

[@TruSyphonFilterz]

Zechariah 11:5 “Whose possessors slay them, and hold themselves not guilty: and they that sell them say, Blessed be the LORD; for I am rich: and their own shepherds pity them not.”

[@keithsmith2124]

Shutdown this damn so-called restaurant!

[@ssimon4901]

That's a human being a good man and a great friend

[@ruthdevisser2526]

I second that.

[@HTownMailMan]

As a black man, this warms my heart.

[@antclerfont8478]

For real.... Even I'm shocked but I love it... I have to admit.. we need more allies like him.

[@derhlpratt8774]

Bravo to Mr. Sartain for standing up to racism displayed by the restaurant owner.

[@Clinty93]

As an Alabamian, I am proud this man stood up for his friends.

[@TMGettingMoney]

🙏🏾💙

[@caroline5259]

So glad that man stood up for his friends, so sad that it happens every day 😔

[@newme1813]

He's invited to all of the cookouts! 💯

[@patricethomas5368]

Wow!! These are the type of humans we need in this world. People who do not see race but see everybody as equals. And stands up for others!!

[@M.KathleenDougharty]

Many years ago I worked in Detroit for a small blk business. I’m a white female. I was the only white employee. I had met the owner when we were co workers at a different job. She later opened her own business and asked me to come work for her. I jumped at the chance to work for her! I later found out that She caught so much crap for having me work for her. She was accused of being a front,that the business was really owned by me. She was given crap just for hiring a white person. But she stood fast in her decision. She told them I wasn’t looking at color when I hired my employee. I was looking at talent and she has the talent and drive I need here. I might not have known everyone in the area at the time but everyone knew who I was cause I was the only white person working in a 10 blk radius. That was 20+ years ago. And we are still friends and despite the distance ( I live in Tx she’s in Mi) between us we consider each other family. There is NEVER an excuse for racism not ever!

[@MrDante40]

If I were them, I would file a lawsuit against the restaurant owner.

[@lealewis3459]

Never go where you are not wanted, never be where you are not welcomed!

[@bettyhoward3866]

Addressing the issue as the friend did, stops racism in it's track! He is a true friend indeed!!!

[@vlove888]

If we had about 1 billion of him, this world would be a better place.

[@grantpowell4135]

Make it the world and we're set

[@antclerfont8478]

For damn sure. Greatest allies against racism and bigotry FOR THE WIN.

[@hautesauce]

My black job is to do business where I'm appreciated, not just tolerated.

[@tarae5380]

Ppl should find this restaurant & stop patronizing it!

[@FOLLOWERSOFTHELORDGODALMIGHTY]

AMEN SISTER

[@robd5254]

Hatred is killing humans!

[@713Keepgrindingup]

Only yt ppl 😂

[@MargaretGlenn-k5d]

I am happy and proud that there friend stood up to defend and willing to protect him friends.

[@VirginiaPeden-Harrington-qd5zu]

In 1973 my husband's military career took us to Montgomery, Alabama. I went to work for a nursing pool, meaning I would work wherever an RN was needed. My first assignment was graveyard shift in a small hospital of about 50 beds in the city center. I was stared at by several people as I walked into the building but no one said anything. This seemed strange but turned out to be the least of many unusual things. First, I found out I was the only nurse in the entire hospital, meaning I was responsible for every one of those 50 beds. This included emergency, surgery, labor and delivery, nursery, and general wards. Next, I discovered I was the only white person in the entire building. Third, I discovered the absolute poverty of the hospital. There were no supplies of basic needs, such as wash clothes or even toilet paper let alone medications. Fourth, since I had only been in Alabama a few days and grew up in North Dakota, I could not understand most of the words spoken by staff and patients alike. Fifth, the wounds from diabetes that were suffered were unimaginable and were poorly treated, causing me to break out in tears at some of them. Sixth, given the recent riots in society the young people hated me, the elderly people feared me, and only the middle aged gave me a chance to prove myself. I was exposed to much racism throughout that night from most of the staff as well as the patients. Seventh, as I walked to my car in the morning, swearing I would never work there again, I was subjected to hatred from the white people who watched me leave the hospital, with jeers that I won't repeat. The racism was coming at me from both sides. I was too exhausted to care after taking care of the entire hospital for 10 hours. Eighth and last, I called my boss and quit the nursing pool because I could not leave that hospital subject to no or inadequate nurses. I went to work directly for the hospital and worked that night shift for a full year. Eventually, I was accepted by the staff and most of the patients, but not by the people outside of the hospital. I was 29 years old in 1973. I am now 80 and it makes me sad and angry that this type of racism is still this strong in Alabama and throughout the country. Sorry this is so long, but the message is so important. When I started that night I saw black faces and heard a foreign language. When the night was over I saw people who were sick or injured and needed my skills. They spoke to me in a language that I grew to admire but could never quite speak correctly. I wouldn't give up that experience for anything.

[@herchelleonwood7463]

as a 61 year old life long liberal i want to thank you for doing what was right, coincidentally i have found consistently that racists are the most horrible of people in every possible measurable metric ! i would say they should stop breeding except BOTH my parents are highly racist AND hid it well, i was in my 20's before understanding just how racist they are ! they were ''new school reagan racists'', and hid it well !

[@jazzman.]

Thank You 🙏🏽

[@Breeze-d3v]

@@VirginiaPeden-Harrington-qd5zu Thank you so much my sister, I want to apologize for any racism that you may have recieved from the melanated people they were probably just afraid and unsure because melanated people are not known for harboring hate and racism, so thankful that they were blessed with your presence and medical care💯🤗🙏

[@VirginiaPeden-Harrington-qd5zu]

@@Breeze-d3v No apology needed. It was an eye opener for me. As a child in North Dakota I never saw a black person. There the racism was against Native tribes. I remember being 9 years old, arguing with my parents who believed Natives were "dirty" because they rarely bathed in the winter. I tried to tell my parents it was because it is freezing cold 8 months of the year and people on the reservations lived in shacks with no heat and no running water. They melted snow for water. Who would bathe in that cold? Plus if you can't afford bread you can't afford soap. Anyway, that night made me realize the depth and expanse of racism between people of all skin colors, religions, etc. and how foolish it is. I am grateful for the lessons I learned that I could pass on to my children.

[@SSmall29624]

@@VirginiaPeden-Harrington-qd5zu Thank you for your dedication.❤️

[@belinda4339]

Thank you, sir, for not allowing my family to be mishandled and treated in this manner. Your stance, sir, has given me real hope... I tearfully thank you again!!🥰

[@TruSyphonFilterz]

Zechariah 11:5 “Whose possessors slay them, and hold themselves not guilty: and they that sell them say, Blessed be the LORD; for I am rich: and their own shepherds pity them not.” Ezekiel 35:5 “Because thou hast had a perpetual hatred, and hast shed the blood of the children of Israel by the force of the sword in the time of their calamity, in the time that their iniquity had an end:”

[@4minute60]

That ally is a good man. These are the kind of neighbors we need, color aside.

[@MrD1andonlyd]

As a native Californian, my mother lives in the south, Selma, Alabama to be specific. I ask her everytime I visit for her birthday. Why are you still here? There’s nothing historical about this place, but racism and poverty. It’s really sad to admit we still in these times.

[@FknTorn-xv2xs]

This comment, here🫡

[@breadfruit1521]

All is not lost. There are good, and bad in every one of us. Thank you Sir for standing up for your friends.

[@jackiealmada1602]

Grrr...man that makes my blood boil! I had an experience with my best friend,who's black,in Kentucky,and I will never go back. Total IGNORANCE.

[@tereseduffy6591]

This guy, through his emotional commitment to ignorance, just destroyed his wife's business.

[@novacorps2468]

For some who say we don't need a white person to stick up for us, I say on the contrary. Black people didn't start racism in this country, so it's not on us to put an end to it.

[@MargaretGlenn-k5d]

@@novacorps2468 it's on everyone to stop racism. Congratulations to the gentleman for standing for what is right.

[@drumzn432hz]

Later this month I’m traveling to Alabama to help my Granddaughter, who is starting her 1st year in college. We heard of this restaurant & were planning on stopping in… that was prior to seeing this, we’ll find another place to eat.

[@TraceyB-yl7cl]

Thankfully that man, yes man stood up for his friends....thank you sir

[@thomaswallace418]

A white man standing up for black people like THAT, something you don’t see often in this country. I take my hat off to that man. Much respect to you, Mr. Sartain!!

[@lm268]

LOVE THIS MAN FOR STANDING UP. HE DESERVES THE WORLD!!!

[@sue8237]

My now-ex-friend was stunned when I stood up and left the restaurant after she used the "N" word. I told her why and that I don't tolerate it. It's how we all should handle it.

[@lewiserwin2686]

I would really appreciate it if the national news outlets would report on this with the same energy of the negative things they prioritized every day

[@nanarose8537]

That part!

[@desireejohnson716]

Thats a real friend there❤

[@Voo1017]

Thank you for standing up!!!!!! Sensible people are simply tired of this ignorance!

[@howardzdenek98]

Good ole boy completely destroyed his own business for hate.

[@TruSyphonFilterz]

Zechariah 11:5 “Whose possessors slay them, and hold themselves not guilty: and they that sell them say, Blessed be the LORD; for I am rich: and their own shepherds pity them not.” Ezekiel 35:5 “Because thou hast had a perpetual hatred, and hast shed the blood of the children of Israel by the force of the sword in the time of their calamity, in the time that their iniquity had an end:” Job 9:24 “The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covereth the faces of the judges thereof; if not, where, and who is he?” 1 Maccabees 3:48 “And laid open the book of the law, wherein the heathen had sought to paint the likeness of their images.”

[@fredawilliams7421]

He needs to be shut down

[@raynomajerry161]

God bless that man and everyone standing up with them! I wish there would be more people like this young man!

[@cmcwilliams120]

This is the ONLY way racism will stop in this country. While folks need to step up.

[@jagbrit3723]

I totally disagree. This was just empty bigotry from an individual. Racism is deeply structured in systems and institutions in the U.S., goes way beyond individual hate speech.

[@ljmorris6496]

​@jagbrit3723 Who's system we're under again?. It takes both Whites stepping up and Blacks resisting mistreatment in the W/S system...

[@MargaretGlenn-k5d]

@@cmcwilliams120 we all needs to stand together.

[@MauraCole-c5l]

We just had a white landlord of the house next door come by, making statements about the previous “GIRL” who was actually a 30 year old black woman with 2 children. When I clarified, she “wasn’t a girl, she was a WOMAN, he gave me the nastiest look. Of course, my opinion doesn’t matter as a white woman to him, but I’m not going to let him stand in my home and spew his prejudice as if I am complicit with this hate.

[@bruell]

OMG. Boycott this restaurant.

[@Kenny-d7u]

Kudos to this man of a different persuasion standing up for what's right, one love.

[@Joe_1sr9]

Boycott that place

[@pendita66]

simple

[@ikeedwards5127]

Had a friend like this once, and I miss him everyday. I miss you man.

[@frankevans8705]

Everyone needs to boycott that restaurant and just let them close that shit down

[@JoseDeJesusMejia-dh4wb]

Another racist white supremacy trumper just mad because they owned that particular restaurant for his white only kkklowns caves

[@christinehenderson7098]

I would not eat a damn thing there.

[@ronaldsimpson4835]

And Advocate to Anybody I Knew NOT to Eat there!!

[@thedreamer7240]

Boycott his business, never eat there again.

[@BryanJohnson-qb1se]

This is that white guy that really does have a black friend.

[@ViraL_FootprinT.ex.e]

Ikr 😂🤣😭💀

[@BryanJohnson-qb1se]

@IndisputableTYT8 You’re a scammer!🤣🤣

[@antclerfont8478]

Who doesn't....

[@BryanJohnson-qb1se]

@@antclerfont8478 Me

[@TruSyphonFilterz]

Zechariah 11:5 “Whose possessors slay them, and hold themselves not guilty: and they that sell them say, Blessed be the LORD; for I am rich: and their own shepherds pity them not.”

[@bamse1618]

No telling how often they spit into the food of their black patrons.

[@yvonneevans1619]

I was thinking the same thing. I wouldn't go back especially to eat. Yes, they probably would spit in the food. 😡

[@markwoods4439]

We need more of this, people standing up!!!

[@RRolon999]

Shut that restaurant downnnn!

[@StarrdigitalProductions]

That’s a true friend.

[@Sir-Kay]

The thing is, why would I want a bigot to serve me a meal, I want an explanation like I'm a 5th grader, pls.

[@robinluff4413]

Shut the restaurant down! Period!

[@JoseDeJesusMejia-dh4wb]

Only dumbass racist bigot would say something so stupid and idiotic! Period!

[@ferdinandcarson8685]

This is what a TRUE FRIEND DOES stands up without hesitation & fierce spear heading, defending HIS FRIENDS.

[@elbruces]

See something, say something.

[@bgwalking1]

They can never keep their evil thoughts to themselves 🤦🏾‍♀️..never learn

[@margaretharmon7485]

I applaud that man for standing up for his black friends.😡

[@nathanielhill2533]

Need more like him. Not everyone is racist ❤

[@PinchyKatie]

Folks who will stand up for other folks exist. We need to stand up, put the bs on blast, protect our neighbors

[@jacquelinestephens859]

Beautiful moment when friends of different races and ethnicities can come together for a great cause and support each other in difficult, racist and nasty times. Against racist, discriminatory people. I could feel the "love" and appreciation the gentleman had for his friends. I pray 🙏 for the gentleman, his friends and even the racist person who showed his true colors....pun intended! Much Love ❤ to all and please show Love ❤ to everyone. WE NEED IT!!!! Blessings 🙌 🙌

[@tante.fatmata]

Not behind the bushes 😂😂😂😂 Sir you are hilarious and a solid friend

[@dxc9138]

I’m so proud of that white friend for standing up for his black friends. We need more people like him. They didn’t cause a scene they said what they said and left peacefully. You can tell the restaurant owner was regretting it at the end. Good job 👍🏽

[@MrFishBlood]

I'm a white man who was in a similar situation while I was in college... I took some friends to my family's vacation property in Northern Michigan. Everything was great until we went out to eat... I noticed my friend, Lay, a black woman, was looking uncomfortable. I asked her if everything was okay, and she just gave me a dismissive answer... Once I finished eating, I excused myself to step outside for a smoke. Lay came out shortly after and told me that she was worried because all the other patrons were staring at her and would quickly look away if she met their glances... We went back inside to wait for the bill and I began to observe... She was right. I was MORTIFIED! Never been so embarassed in my life.

[@nas84payne]

Them dirty looks. I know that feeling as a black dude!

[@oceanbelow]

I live in Huntsville and have for 17 years. The racism in ALabama is REAL, violent & dangerous. That being said, there are great white folks down here who are NOT that way, and have come to my aid, men more then women, but women too! Thank you Hunter, for being a light in what can be a DARK place.

[@DonaldSmith3xs]

I visited Huntsville in the early 2000’s. My sis was stationed there with the army corps of engineers. Huntsville was a beautiful place. I enjoyed it so much I believe because of all the blacks I saw in one place living together in one place it seemed like in unity as opposed to me coming from the Midwest where it felt we were more divided at times.

[@keelychow4569]

Huntsville, AL is my hometown, and the racism in Alabama is no joke, especially in Arab, Ardmore, and Cullman. It’s awesome that there are some good white people who are standing up to racism.

[@paulapii1761]

I love how he spoke up.

[@SportyGirl811]

Wow!!! That white guy who stood up is awesome 😢

[@Robin-xt7yo]

Proud of this southern white man sticking up for his black friends. Everyone should boycott this restaurant.

[@MoncurElectric]

I'm a fairly reserved 63 year old white male. If that hateful word is ever uttered within my earshot, expect consequences. I know I'm not alone in that regard, there are many of us geezers that demand radical change and a renewing of humanity.

[@ginahill503]

Absolutely correct!

[@jazzman.]

🙏🏽

[@MoncurElectric]

Only one healthy way forward for the US. Full reparations for POC. Complete renouncement of its horrendous past. Hope and opportunity for Black people, for the first time.

[@Laura-x4j6x]

These people think they can just get away with this garbage. No, call out the hate EVERY SINGLE TIME.

[@oliverbanks2826]

Thank you sir❤❤you protected women no matter the race or color 💕

[@tw238]

You are a good and honorable man, Mr. Sartain. I would be proud to have you as a friend !!

[@jenniferwellman5311]

“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time“ Maya Angelou

[@sheliawillis]

They do have Black cooks. The mentality of them is sad 😢. I live in Tuscaloosa. I’m 64 years old and it is wildly known in Tuscaloosa, that Blacks are NOT wanted ever since I was a child. I’m an active member of the NAACP and our President, Lisa Young is doing an outstanding job. Our daily pickets of this foul behavior in 2024, will not be tolerated in Tuscaloosa Alabama!

[@antclerfont8478]

As a black man, I highly appreciated every bit of what that man just did.... This is how you demolish hate at its face...

[@tymck9694]

He just one of not many.

[@antclerfont8478]

​@@tymck9694Well shyt if plenty more pop up to prove a stand against it, I'm all for it... You right... Just one of many...

[@antclerfont8478]

​@@tymck9694Sadly, given the reality. It's a long way to go....

[@oneforall9046]

@@antclerfont8478 periodt!

[@oneforall9046]

@@antclerfont8478 actually this right here is an amazing start, things spread quickly these days.

[@auntlizard262]

this is how change truly happens…not through violence.

[@thomaswinacott4785]

Time for people to boycott the restaurant!

[@gchild123]

I really love that guy. Gotta give him alot of credits for going out like that in public in a southern town

[@favourites6014]

That’s the way to do it. Post it, share it and then boycott…