Woman files race discrimination complaint against LA Fitness

The 26-year-old is preparing to file a lawsuit against LA Fitness alleging racial discrimination after she says she was denied the opportunity to work because of her hair and fired.

[@cocotwins]

She will win the lawsuit. Emails. Texts. Video and audio. Witnesses. I mean it’s a done deal

[@nkwakutoure]

She won't win because Black folk were silent when Comcast vs Byron Allen civil rights case went before the supreme court. The NAACP, CBC and Urban League were silent. Therefore the court ruled that a plaintiff must prove beyond a doubt that race was the sole factor of the firing.

[@SANavodKa]

@Keep Rocking! NJ is a one party consent state.

[@o0HoBart0o]

She lost the case

[@zacharypendragon49]

Keep Rocking! That’s one of the only reasons I like Ohio. Only one party consent for recordings, Ohio revised code 2933.51-2933.66

[@joaquinmisajr.1215]

kaching

[@msal3515]

I cancelled my membership after this

[@ralphlee9215]

Not renewing.

[@mayaashmend8691]

🙌🙌🙌🙌 more power to you .

[@mariebudden6348]

GOOD FOR YOU. GOD BLESS.

[@kingfloridavegan792]

Yes!!!!!

[@ak6046]

@michael mooney get a tutor imbecile

[@BoredRandomCraptv]

Omg, I just want to hug her. She is so beautiful and sweet.

[@stevejackson3847]

yea, i think the sista goin win something nice, well deserved. peace.

[@aishi_rei]

I betrayed my racial feelings for the sake of my self peaceful life. I had to lower my instinct by not thinking about it. I rather be brainless human than becoming heartless human. I just wanted to erase this racial feeling of mine.

[@aishi_rei]

From before....when I interact with brown or black people, this sensation or feeling was responded. It was a feeling of disgust. It was triggered itself. I hate this feeling. I don’t like it. It keeps interrupting me while I was communicating with them. I felt upset.

[@Maddog12123]

I hope she find a better Job with good respectful employees

[@mikeveis8681]

Me too. I love her.

[@novrandy20]

And Blake Mata still works at LA Fitness smh 🤦🏾 definitely canceling my membership now

[@stickshiftt9127]

This is despicable!!! What a horrible way to treat someone.

[@teascobie6557]

2k is a despicable offer too...

[@elsiegonzalez5923]

Very disgusting!

[@tiredoftheworld4834]

It’s also typical… happens to many black women. and I’ve even heard if you speak up about these things other companies will not hire you because they will label you as a “disturbance” or “difficult” in the workplace.

[@msoda8516]

The fact that these disgusting humans are still there speaks volumes

[@chibuo4733]

M Soda *_..humans..!?_*

[@gladysmccoy1725]

Exactly 💯

[@bmoregta]

Agreed

[@happy-wn9qc]

Not right not right🙏🙏🙏do right thing🙏🙏🙏we all human🙏🙏🙏God bless dummies🙏black people love work too 🙏🙏🙏happen to me too racing out there on job🙏🙏🙏black people have eat too🙏please stay safe American PEOPLE PLEASE WEAR MASK AND GLOVE

[@ejscott8886]

@@chibuo4733 o9o o

[@commentsection6460]

$2000 is an insult. That’s how petty they think we are.

[@deedee7780]

No. That's how petty "they" are. I hope she takes them for every penny they have and is living it up in some mansion after she wins this case.

[@HoneyNVinegar]

It's not a reflection of you at all, but the way they think; they probably think that's GENEROUS, as in giving *anything* to a black person is more than you should expect. You just KNOW they laughed while writing-out that check, using every racial AND economic slur while touting themselves as 'good guys' for having offered anything at all. And I'll never stop being angry over the ditch their bullshit digs out between everybody. It hurts, knowing that on its face (or MINE), my being white has to be seen as a risk until proven otherwise. The ugly history's too deep, and it makes things undeniable. But whether you believe me or not, I may never be able to stand by your side and ever understand truly what POC have to deal with... but I'll always have your back.

[@commentsection6460]

@@HoneyNVinegar I understand, I can’t speak for all black people. I know most black people are not bitter again white people. Black mothers nursed white babies with love, the same way, a lot of white people put their lives on the line to make things better today. I can assure you of one thing, minorities as a whole are forgiven, we don’t sit down, planning how to extinct any race. We’re always struggling to survive. There’s no reason for any white person to feel guilty for the past. Not understanding the issues and maintaining the status quo is the reason for the guilt. For example police brutality, anyone who thinks law enforcements are perfectly fine and we black people are the problem, wants to maintain the status quo , which is unsustainable. People can’t take it anymore. No one is going back by evolution. We’re still evolving.

[@HoneyNVinegar]

@@commentsection6460 hey, you owe me nothing, or any explanations. It's not so much guilt... I try to avoid that trap. It doesn't help. What does is talking wherever, whenever we can, even in hey, comment sections. :) It's not ALWAYS awful and gross in here, surprisingly.

[@Kingfayee]

@@deedee7780 💯

[@brianwilliams8568]

We blacks need to need to start making our own money trust me

[@shanaepearson2757]

Yes, and share that we shouldn't go to that business. Most business are thriving because of us. What would happen if they don't have us! Exactly, we need our own and we do. Just need more !

[@esnips123123]

Research what happen to Black wall street.

[@malexander2750]

Facts

[@QueenRissa_34]

And creating our own businesses and institutions like Dr. Umar said!!! ,

[@stevejackson3847]

@@shanaepearson2757 WORD... REAL TALK. 1

[@kenyonsandy5728]

As a white guy....and old white guy; this woman is not only beautiful, but she's gonna be rich and beautiful. She has been totally screwed over and racially targeted. She has a bright future and I hope she doesn't think most white people are like her former boss.

[@sandrinebiyiti9875]

❤️❤️❤️

[@shirleyrussell7089]

Racist better be thinking about the EXCUSES they are going to try to give GOD ALMIGHTY at the Judgement seat because of there RACIST EVIL way ! There will be no EXCUSES, GOD ALMIGHTY will say depart from me you workers of iniquity I never knew you, people get away with a lot of things on this Earth only to be cast into the lake of fire at the Judgement seat. These people have no fear or reverence for GOD. Racism is a matter of the HEART

[@shirleyrussell7089]

Acts 17:26 And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dewell on all the face of the earth. Genesis 1:26 the creation of man made from the dust of the ground ,what color is dirt or dust not pink nor is it white. We are the same race HUMAN

[@maccollins7499]

Ft. TNTiiiiuuuuuhhhbbbh Ggggvvvvv ni. The route to the city 5 rutt

[@maccollins7499]

B pic

[@Wonderfulme1989]

By offering a settlement is an admission of guilt. Yet they still have jobs with the company?

[@patricksmith8638]

Lets Shut them Down and follow-up on these employees or send thier Asses to an Island with the rest of these Disgusting people !!

[@mizzury54]

Not necessarily. Many companies will settle suits like these because legal costs will be more to fight it. I'm not saying they aren't liable in this case but merely offering a settlement does not automatically mean admission of guilt.

[@aceimus5319]

Offering settlement is not taken as admission of guilt and cannot be used as evidence in court. Rule on evidence.

[@stevejackson3847]

JADE. yes. and YES.

[@thecaptain5300]

“The LA Fitness offered her two thousand dollars settlement” woooow! These bastards don’t realize how hurtful and demeaning they were towards her. They should pay a heavy price for their actions.

[@poweraccountabilityleague6877]

LA Fitness isn't Utopia? But it's right there in the title "LA". They're a bunch of intolerant virtue-signalers, just like their namesake.

[@jesssicka3232]

Ohh she's winning that lawsuit over the texts alone. Kudos to her for not letting them get away with it.

[@havad3938]

I was researching LA fitness when I stumbled on this. I WILL TRAVEL EXTRA TO USE ANOTHER GYM. It’s sickens me to my core.! I hope this beautiful lady gets $10 million! All other businesses are firing racists, while this business condones it!! You have to be truly miserable zombies to allow this. And silence is violence! Oh, and check their other videos on racism. The most racist establishment

[@thakraken6995]

Racism is location dependant. The 2 locations I manage don't have that problem

[@ReapedLegacy]

@Linda Terry thats cute and all linda but be aware that one incident doesnt get to overshadow all the legit times black people were harrassed.

[@caitlynlachin5430]

They were fired that day.

[@anthonytruitt3487]

@@caitlynlachin5430 What day were they fired? Because this behavior went on for quite awhile. Saying they were fired that day is inaccurate.

[@caitlynlachin5430]

Anthony Truitt i work there. Once all this info came out they were fired within the hour. My boss was there when it happened

[@jenniferwellman5311]

$2000? That’s an insult, but then again so are the people that work there

[@YouTubeisaPucciho]

You said exactly what I said before I read this comment. $2000 is an INSULT. Goes to show how little they truly think of her to actually think she'd be jumping to accept that. That's only $800 more than the stimulus checks a lot of us received.🤦🏽‍♀️

[@MaryJane-tp3qd]

Should have gotten enough to support her for her whole fucking life. And her whole damn family

[@fhfg8090]

How much you guys expect 2 Million? Not gonna happen Lol

[@fhfg8090]

@@MaryJane-tp3qd what you saying is BS... It's not feasible in corporate world lol

[@mannogroneg1248]

That offer is missing 4 zeroes... 🤔

[@shon2370]

When she cried, I felt that, I know how she felt, I remember when I realized this a few months ago, it is so hard to believe that so many people hate us for the hue of our skin and no matter how many degrees, I get no matter how many people I help, encourage and/or support, I will always be viewed as not good enough. Sending you positive love, energy and support.

[@agereartist3763]

Yeah it hurts I had to learn really young that race is something that can get me hurt or even killed. It's horrible to deal with.

[@midnightvelvet8077]

It hurts. But thank God she getting paid for it

[@breaks3085]

We aint hated cos of the colour our skin, we are hated cos they're intimidated by us, so they start acting passive aggressive,

[@realSimoneCherie]

Especially in a professional environment.

[@Uncara253]

You know why people dislike you. Because of the way you act and behave that’s why. I got the solution for the problem segregation. Hahaha haha🎸

[@nigeriansista]

I'm just now hearing about this. LA Fitness is cancelled. Also, its been 2 years. We need an update!

[@BLACK7MA]

They better ad a couple more zeros to that 2000 this young lady deserve a huge settlement.

[@zander2830]

Yeah offering $2000 after what happened is absolutely positively insulting. I hope she ends up a millionaire after this. Failures all the way up the chain on this one. Absolutely disgusting and heartbreaking

[@chcltroses]

the audacity to think 2,000 dollars would be enough after what they did. I hope she sues them out of business.

[@psm23formeethel17]

Why does this nation HATE a black woman with confidence

[@mp.434]

Because the nation is weak!

[@valereirenfro9040]

I don't have an answer but this nation does. Try to make a stand and OMG brace yourself to have racial epithets hurled at you like a volley of bullets. I had it happed twice in seven years but it was jarring in that I had it screamed at me. It was horrible.

[@waynehammond7145]

America does not hate black women that are confident......some Americans are simply racist. America is not a racist country....there are simply some racist in this country.

[@slyfox3639]

We hate fake crybabies with worn out race cards

[@waynehammond7145]

@@slyfox3639 Speak for yourself, coward! You don't speak for "WE"! Be strong enough to not hide behind an anonymous screen name when you make your opinions public. "We" have the right to know exactly who you are...........

[@IsisMami215]

So glad I stumbled across this, I'm going to make sure EVERYONE i know stays away from these ppl.

[@midnightvelvet8077]

It pains me to see her having to go through this. I hope she takes the money and open her own gym

[@boneemonee]

Are they seriously not being fired?! She has hard video evidence and a witness.

[@caitlynlachin5430]

Monie L they were fired that day

[@stevejackson3847]

she will win. whoever, said it she lost they are just hatin', she didn't. peace.

[@chcltroses]

@@caitlynlachin5430 they were? great!

[@malikdamu]

They were relocated to another store with PROMOTIONS.... Amerikkka rewards racists stop fucking acting surprised 🙀 COPS KILL US unjustly ON CAMERA... DISMISSED... ACQUITTED...A WEEK W/O PAY...ON FUCKING CAMERA SIS!!! Our Ancestors BEEN warned and warning us but we ain't listen...now what?

[@abubakra6587]

Hmu

[@richardmasters2045]

She is such a beautiful woman 😍 hold your head up sweetheart don't let someone else define who you are

[@richardmasters2045]

@Frost call me what I want, your words will never affect me, ever, so u are wasting your time and energy 😂

[@joshuaj.chinda9873]

@Frost - My username triggers keyboard warriors your brain is frosted time to put it in a heater and get some sense IDIOT.

[@joshuaj.chinda9873]

@Frost - My username triggers keyboard warriors Your brain it's still Frosted in fact you might need a surgery to get some sense it's filled with ice block showing the true definition of your STUPIDITY.

[@joshuaj.chinda9873]

@Frost - My username triggers keyboard warriors LOL IDIOT I'm dating 😂😂😂

[@sundjjohnson6741]

Yes she is beautiful ❤️

[@ravenwillis7384]

I’m tired of racism!

[@ladymiss9466]

Both of those ladies are heroes. Thank goodness that young lady left that toxic environment and sought help. And thank goodness the other lady spoke up to confirm the bs.

[@nicolemarie151]

LA Fitness is awful. The worst gym I ever joined.

[@idonhadenuff5979]

Now you know why 🤔

[@johnkenny4017]

Do thay charge hidden fees and not let you out of your contract

[@YouTubeinvita]

lol just don’t go period.

[@choiceofyahuwah]

That did it for me, I'll never consider membership at LA Fitness.

[@rusty315]

Yea it smells like gym socks

[@scorpion777silvermoon3]

Wow..i cancelled my membership.

[@thecongo8505]

Please do

[@skyriverwater1]

I'm so glad I saw this today! I was at LA Fitness last night. My plan was to join this month. They gave me a complimentary pass. After seeing how they handled this situation with this incredibly courageous and beautiful young lady, I will not be patronizing LA Fitness.

[@BlackCulturalPreservation2023]

Georgia LAF treats Black employees good though.

[@3hug3hug6]

Oh I will be canceling my membership tomorrow. Facts

[@abiolajimoh8590]

I was about joining when i saw this lol... I made an appointment with the local gym. The manager will call me to ask why I didnt show up. I will tell him about this video

[@eyeswideshut7354]

please, you cancellin' cause you dont lift, bro

[@amiai5708]

👍🏼👍🏼

[@arlandawillis6181]

I hope she win the lawsuit

[@maamebroni6142]

Àrlanda Willis They will settle. The evidence are a lot

[@bru-uh6868]

She will lol

[@maamebroni6142]

@@laxx1559 she can sue and storry will not go away

[@PresidentUSVI]

She is going to win. She has more that enough evidence.

[@beezyc517]

Yes very racist I worked for them also..in Minnesota hope she win

[@feliciastewart972]

I Pray She Get EVERYTHING She Deserves!! THAT was HORRIBLE!! GOD GIVE HER FAVOR!!🙏♥️

[@cosmicwonderhoof133]

Indeed

[@juliobasulto3288]

AMEN 🕊️

[@slyfox3639]

Yes like getting hanged horrible? Waaaah race card waaaaah. She got nothing! And that's what she deserved. They couldn't prove it was her boss that was speaking to her, so the dumb ass should've taken the 2000. LOL. God LOL

[@o0HoBart0o]

@@slyfox3639 She lost the case.

[@gregd4633]

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[@powerofknowledge7771]

I understand how you feel Ariel. I went through a similar situation in a predominantly black organization I used to work for-- Things like this are typically unheard of, but it happened to me. I was there for a year. I felt exactly like you. Came in optimistic and excited, and left feeling broken. They screwed me in any little sideways way that they could. I didn't see it as a race thing at first either. I just couldn't understand why they were being so mean unfair to me when all I wanted to do was my best at my job and help people. After being broken all the way down, choking my 30 minute lunch down every day (when everyone else got an hour), and getting fired, I took a moment to step back and reflect. That's when I realized what their problem was. I didn't want to believe it... but it became clear as day. It's hard to fathom that such ignorance is still alive and well today on both sides of the fence. No I don't deal with the regular oppression that black people face on a more regular basis, so I can't compare myself to that. But I do understand the brokenness you feel from being treated that way from an employer who you looked up to, for something you can't control. I hope those arrogant and ignorant jackasses who mistreated you get what's coming to them! You seem like such a sweet person with a good heart, and even a forgiving heart. I can't believe they took advantage of your good heart and clouded your shine. It hurt my heart to see you cry! You never deserved this treatment!! I hope you're far more successful in your future endeavors!! Bless you sweet woman! Sending love and hugs your way!!! I also want you to know that shortly after I got fired by my former employer, I took that negative and turned it into a positive, by founding an international hip-hop radio show, to unite different cultures and diversities through the universal language of music, and I had amazing life experiences beyond my wildest dreams! I hope you can somehow do the same and turn this around to give and receive something positive from it :)

[@jimmyellis745]

🙄🤦🏻

[@grace3485]

Lie again

[@warrenwilson5250]

Lady never let heathens break you...you have that inter power...we all has that power

[@idonhadenuff5979]

What’s so sad is on the voice message he told her I hope you learned a few things. While he learned nothing at all. And then he was rewarded for his ill behavior. How disgusting.

[@idonhadenuff5979]

Live Life Maybe you are a part of the problem.

[@rosaliamartinez8956]

@Live Life It was recorded his racist statement. What don't you get ?

[@rosaliamartinez8956]

@Live Life she had a recording of him using racial slurs . What the hell don't you understand. Her point she was constantly bombarded with racial slurs and a co worker arested to this. Who didn't want to give a statement was the racist Manager.

[@patricksmith8638]

LiveLife God wants your Spirit !!!

[@rosaliamartinez8956]

@Live Life The government lots of times does not favor law on the side of the worker big suprise there . She proved he was a racists when she recorded the manger saying racist statement. If that's not a smoking gun zI don't know what is. Literally the words coming from his mouth.

[@chiefeaglespiritdancing9624]

Racism is rampant in this country... I have experienced it so many times, I'm just fed up! I understand what the sistah is going through.

[@garylantow-humble7611]

Sorry there's so much racism, I think skin colour like eye colour, it just doesn't matter

[@chiefeaglespiritdancing9624]

@Sineya Robin Yes...

[@lawliet2263]

@@garylantow-humble7611 actually it does matter, blue eyed gurrls are tight in my opinion

[@breaks3085]

@@lawliet2263 what do u mean

[@breaks3085]

racism in uk is getting out of hand

[@alanoken3097]

You fight on, dear young lady! God bless you.

[@gheechiedan9299]

Everybody know the LONG racist history of Slidell. This is NORMAL there. That white lady who spoke UP I KNOW she had to probably leave that entire city cause I KNOW they gonna make her life HELL.🙄

[@realone1351]

MAM RIGHT IS ALWAYS STRONGER THAN WRONG.

[@Cmorrison626]

If you don’t know what systemic racism is, it’s because you don’t want to, benefit from it or are racist and in denial about it. You want proof of it but find another name for it whenever it’s shown to you.

[@nightsparrow8305]

Systemic racism you mean affirmative action apparently racism is fine as long as it's against anyone that is not black.

[@aubrey_chryseroom5855]

Well said...✊✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿✊🏼✊🏻

[@LilKingler]

@Dr Dre yes. anyone can be racist, unfortunately.

[@awkwardrainbowpotato5620]

@Dr Dre Anyone can be racist dude, i've seen black people being racist to other black people because they have their white girlfriends and then want to call black women "angry" and whatnot. I've seen it from the other way around too don't get me wrong but it's more common in black men.

[@alexandriaw5071]

@@awkwardrainbowpotato5620 black people have every right to be racist. They have been through a lot.

[@mp.434]

As of today, I am no longer patronizing LA Fitness. Planet Fitness here I come.

[@el4242]

As of today, I'll continue to lay on the couch, thereby never patronizing LA Fitness by default. 😎😂

[@bobloblaw7465]

It's funny, cause I literally just sent in me and my girls cancellation forms. Charging us the same damn price for half the facility due to Covid? Shitty equipment and shitty prices.

[@lucylu6945]

You are a beautiful young lady. I will pray that you regain how you were when you started the job. People are sometimes so awful, so hurtful and cruel. I know that you will prevail!! You shine. Your entire vibe is so kind, so strong. You will accomplish so many things in your life. As you will empower many whom you cross paths with. People come and people go. Please Please do not allow the awful people change how truly amazing that you are!!! God Bless You. Sincerely

[@NAMFLOW322]

She beautiful

[@RealMcLovin]

Meh she's OK

[@kalishagibbs3797]

*She's not she...have proper grammar..tf

[@Dwhifwhidwhiqdn12]

@@kalishagibbs3797 it’s called Ebonics

[@stevejackson3847]

lovely woman. and i am glad she sued, smart sista... good for her...

[@hollywoodhair4u]

@@kalishagibbs3797 🚨🚨🚨🚨 Grammar Police

[@Nekosenpai24]

Wow... and I got a membership with LA Fitness, too (before the pandemic)! Yeah, I’m gonna go ahead and take my business elsewhere.

[@LilKingler]

good on you mate

[@upscaleavenue]

I can't imagine being _that_ unabashedly racist. Abhorrent.

[@irenejojogameon5681]

At least she has some proof. I work for the state of Ohio and I never felt a defeated in my life.

[@HJKelley47]

Let every African American stop going to LA Fitness. Good start for getting their attention, particularly since money is the only language they understand.

[@batistel10]

Unfortunately some will still go there. We don't stand together.

[@HJKelley47]

@@batistel10 : And that lack of unity is the one thing they are banking on as they build their empires, using our hard-earned monies.

[@batistel10]

@@HJKelley47 Correct.

[@angelsweet9611]

Exactly! Get them where it hurts! Their pockets!

[@angelsweet9611]

@@thakraken6995 and so are you

[@PresidentUSVI]

Girl don't cry, keep your head up and never show or give them that gratitude.

[@mistic6628]

She needs to know, theyre not worth the time it takes to work up a tear. Stop trying to get them to like you. Touching your hair? Hell no! You have to teach folk like that how to treat you.

[@PresidentUSVI]

Mistic 66 That’s right! 👏🏽

[@deborahwilliamson5655]

I don't understand your comment. "Don't give them that gratitude." Not being rude. Just need clarification.

[@mrs.cejnar3516]

Let her be human. That is why we are getting sick. Being human is not weak. If she needs to cry let her cry . We are not super hero’s , aliens we have feelings. Let her go through her emotions. Girl if you have to cry cry because tears dry up.

[@justmyviewy7727]

Um… if a camera is on me and I’m about to file a lawsuit, I would be crying too. Right now would not be the time to hold your emotions in….. just saying

[@newsnowohio]

This is disgusting and just insane that this is still happening in our country!!!, i hope she gets so much money they have to close the company!!

[@classaction3314]

She's a beautiful young lady. They hate her because she's black and beautiful!!! Don't cry because you're everything. When they ask to touch your hair they are haters. They are trying to figure out how you were created so perfectly!! Pick your head up walk in your black beauty!!!

[@kenrivers9757]

Lol 2000 dollars🤣🤣🤣🤣 she about to get 6 figures out of them..

[@lan-yejames140]

Yes and she’ll be laughing all the way to the bank glad she didn’t settle for their funky 2000

[@dancers10]

They will file a chapter 11

[@kenrivers9757]

@@dancers10 even better victory..shut them down...

[@peryole]

The 5th circuit defends this type of behavior, I should know. They do not care about discrimination.

[@PresidentUSVI]

Ken Rivers I couldn’t believe that’s what they wanted to give her. They didn’t even try to fire the managers, just excepted their behavior.

[@trenton5809]

This poor woman. I hope they burn in hell and she gets justice.

[@danwillis1389]

She definitely has grounds for a lawsuit

[@EricaYE6]

Dang, I could've sued every job I've had. I've been through all of this and a LOT more at most of my jobs. Especially, here in the South.

[@jhavajoe3792]

What in the H ... is wrong with those guys??!! Did they pass 9th grade? Are they Time Travelers from the 19 th Century!!? Sheesh!

[@GoldandAppel]

Pinks. Normies.

[@chadbrunswick7771]

No they just prejudice and think they're cool....Hope they learned something !!!

[@staceystrukel1917]

I've worked for people who talk like this. Its disgusting. I have left many jobs due to comments about asians, women, Jews, Russians, Armenians, blacks. It feels like there is no where you can work that someone doesnt speak like this.

[@144k_Kingdom_Living]

America will always be America. A nation founded upon murder, theft, rape, inequality, slavery, oppression and hate can not deviate from the principles it was built on. America has never been a free country with equaly for all. It took me a long time to accept the brutal truth. 44 years of life doing to "right things". Risking my life flying combat missions to protect a constitution that is not upheld. Earning degree after degree. Being a model citizen and never committing any crimes. In the end, none of it mattered. I've pulled pulled over and had guns pointed at me so many times, I can not count. This first time I was 8 or 9. My personal experiences in life have shown me I have zero to minimal rights. The truth at times is very painful to accept. Stay Blessed Fam!!!!!!!

[@Tiffonique]

Change is coming. You're witnessing the end of White Supremacy.

[@TASconfidential]

Smart lady!!! I’m glad she recorded the conversations!!! That’s solidified evidence for her lawsuit!!!! I hope she bankrupts that dump!!!

[@Strawberrynovacane]

I’ve actually experienced this myself. Not the exact same but yes discrimination will hurt you in a weird way until you accept that’s just how some people are.

[@jkookie1964]

Where do I file a complaint asap towards a manager?

[@janetburch3609]

i was thinking of getting a membership two racist acts i will go somewhere eles

[@QuquBud]

LMFAO!!!

[@caveman357]

I don't see an issue when he said nigga in conversation. Didn't use it in a negative way, said it just like a black person would. The rest of it, I could see.

[@caveman357]

@W. J. What I'm saying is that he didn't use it in a negative way. The only thing wrong with the situation is his color. A black dude saying the same thing, would be completely normal. Same words, but different color. This is a weak argument among us, that will never end. It's not that hurtful to hear a white dude say nigga when reciting song lyrics. That for doesn't even have real tears in her eyes.

[@bootsyclinton9211]

Somewhere else is not much better workout at home 😷💪

[@patricksmith8638]

CaveMan , God wants your Spirit for those remarks !! You shouldnt comment like that !!!

[@Mr_multiskill]

That news anchor lady had a smirk, this too is troublesome when you lack empathy

[@realone1351]

PROOF, RIGHT IN OUR FACES

[@leogoddess3863]

That's really sad. You can tell she's a sweet soft spoken girl. Poor thing. I hope she gets a huge settlement.

[@earth7451]

I am speechless and sad. My God who raised those men?

[@TechieXP]

The text messages are solid evidence. La Fitness is done. They will never get my money. Sue them for $10M+

[@abiolajimoh8590]

I was about joining when i saw this lol... I made an appointment with the local gym. The manager will call me to ask why I didnt show up. I will tell him about this video

[@celesteadeanes4478]

Racism hate mongering is common in the American workplace, sly or overt , slander, bullying & usually cowardice is a major factor, cronyism too

[@TheEddiedash]

@Angie B exactly!!!

[@BrandyBB]

them folks said they offered her a 2,000 dollar settlement. HECK NAWL she worth more than that, having to read those text messages and those conversations and then THEY KEPT THEM FOLKS WORKING IN THERE.... I have a membership with LA Fitness myself and after hearing about this story i won't be attending their facility again.

[@prettynerd4779]

How TF was he still employed by LA fitness? As soon as they saw the text messages he should have been fired.. " Classy" appearance.. why is it people with No CLASS always talking about Class..

[@videogameboutique2196]

It;s obviously condoned by the parent company, hence the promotion.

[@jaygill5582]

@ 1:12 don't think that those two cats sleep in separate beds

[@NaidaAri]

Literally thought the same thing

[@darkchild666100]

Between The Sheets - Isley Brothers

[@AngieHairBeast]

Yes! That helps so much she documented everything and came with those receipts!💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽👑 racial discrimination is very hard to prove on a job.

[@sophalmen1989]

Get the FBI involved they will run thru that business and uncover even the slightest screw up. But they don’t do there jobs lol

[@rockyboy1184]

@@sophalmen1989 they did get involved. La Fitness hired a forensic tech to analyze his phone. There was no record of him sending her that text message. The only messages that were exchanged was when she called in sick. She lied and made a fake text message. So when her lawyer got word of that he asked to have her phone analyzed and she refused so he dropped her as a client for lying. She didn’t win anything. This was from 2 yrs ago anyway. Katie Moore actually did a retraction to this story with all the legal documents and evidence and she refused to air it bc it would only make her look like a bad reporter.

[@idontknowwhattoputhere.3572]

@@rockyboy1184 lol really? That’s crazy

[@o.m9514]

...." constantly called out sick and exhibited an incredibly poor work ethic...." that's a given in a toxic environment, but, to complain about that, and file a complaint, one must really be unattached from their behaviour and it's affect on an environmemt.

[@iloveparamore123100]

This happened at Aldi. I’m pissed everyone swept it under the rug .

[@traceyreneerivera-fernande6876]

I believe it I had a membership in Farmington CT. One day I forgot to add my new credit card ex date..The day of membership due date my phone was blowing up I work in a hospital. I called them back telling them I would be there after work I was pressed for payment. I refused the manager called me dumb ass nicca...I called corporate they did nothing

[@Tiffonique]

You could use for Discrimination and it's considered a Hate Crime. Did you get the name of the individual?

[@awkwardrainbowpotato5620]

That is ridiculous, you should sue.

[@Skeeterboatfast]

Sweetie, I'm so sorry that happened to you. No one should have to go through that. There are enough hate and horrible things going on in the world today. Makes my ole white ass want to go there and talk to those punks in person.

[@charms7203]

I kind of know how she feels, as a customer I experienced discrimination at Bank of America JFK Boulevard. Went to pay on my Credit Card and the seemingly white teller guy tells me “I need your ID” I asked why should I give you my ID I am paying my bill. He then asked me, “how did you get this card anyway”? HOW DID I GET THE CC! I tried to respond in like manner but I started to feel hot and also very cold. I gave him the ID and finished the transaction, I felt like he had selected me by my race for his treatment. He made me feel like I had no right to be in the bank. When I existed the bank I couldn’t see clearly, I walked up the street, across the street I had to stop and put my mind to find the next block that I needed to be. I came out of that bank different, wounded, July 21, 2020 to this day I think of it night and day. So I imagine how this young lady feels. I have cried, I have tried to think forgiving thoughts towards it but the hurtful memory is still here. Sometimes people that you have done nothing to could really hurt you. Be bless Miss.

[@justinpearson9170]

As a black man who do pretty well for himself, sometimes I WISH a mofo would try me like this. Almost itching at the chance to put someone in their place. In general i'm mild tempered and polite, well mannered as I was raised to be but honestly I think situations like that is the one time to throw all the subtleties out of the window. I'm not gonna get physical with anybody, not even curse them out, but I will be heard that day.

[@LucasMartin-im5ub]

Justin Pearson You sound like you have a chip on your shoulder. Anger management might be right up your alley.

[@justinpearson9170]

@@LucasMartin-im5ub Oh your not mistaken about one thing: I do have a chip on this shoulder. But you're incorrect in thinking it's anger. It's not anger in the slightest. What you're seeing is a person with ultimate resolve about how a situation like that will be handled if the time comes. People like you are quick to call it anger, aggressive and everything else associated with anything that isn't kin to logical thought and more so kin to emotions. You do that because it's easier for you to do... it takes less thought to put certain things in boxes. My intentions are calculated in correcting someone who have an intent to wrong me for what they think I do and don't deserve when I have earned it. Maybe you are of the fairer skin and never have to think about it? Maybe you aren't but living in blissful ignorance? I don't seek to do ill to anyone. What i'm talking about is nothing less than "Hope for the best but plan for the worse". In other words i'm prepared.

[@LucasMartin-im5ub]

Justin Pearson Oh okay. Thanks for breaking it down. Plan but don't dwell. Hate is poison best left for our enemies. I'm mostly white with native but my family says we have maybe a couple of black great x10 uncles. Just this week a black guy said I look mixed. It wouldn't be the first time either so maybe I am confused... very confused 😂. Take care bro! ✌️

[@justinpearson9170]

@@LucasMartin-im5ub No need to be confused. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone who is 100% apart of any ethnic group and even those who strongly believe to be would be surprised with a simple DNA test. We are all apart of one race; the human race. The only chip on my shoulder are of those who don't get that and think they know what you have, what you deserve, what you can achieve and so on just by looking at you. I have no tolerance of that towards me or anyone around me who are targeted in that way and for me to bare witness to it. And back at you... take care.

[@ronaldbowman1013]

I worked out for years at the Riverside location. And was often told how back stabbing the managers were. Up selling was a tactic often used to exstract monies from the unsuspecting.

[@kimberlyhodge8415]

(Lawsuit) both need to be fired now.

[@SnarlaRae]

Why does L.A. Fitness want Douche Bags for employees?

[@QuquBud]

Because the foundation of the company is racist so those two maggots are protected!

[@thakraken6995]

I work at 2 different locations. Your assumption is incorrect. You patrons are horrible compared to the employees

[@veronicabrown9814]

Thanks for the heads up. When I look for a private fitness gym. One I went to years ago. Never had a problems there.

[@ShawnSoth]

actually, she's beautiful.

[@jamj1877]

I hope she wins her lawsuit.

[@johnkenny4017]

She seems like a nice girl

[@leebutz4727]

Where's the updated story?

[@edyann]

It's been two years since this story. Does anyone have an update on what happened? Dying to know.

[@vinman5432]

Well, when you put idiots in charge, you're bound to get things like this happening. You'd figure people from corporate would do surprise visits to watch the people in charge. They can't spell nor talk properly. Not everybody that frequents LA Fitness is a muscle-bound vile-mouthed punk like these managers. Plus, this girl is cute.

[@mrstanbmw]

they picked on a female and man would have put hands on these chumps.

[@win2024king]

What do these news anchors smile while reading out such terrible events? Heartless. Arrest all racists.

[@heatherlory99]

It’s disgusting how racist this country is. My mom who is asian is constantly discriminated against at Panera Bread and given incorrect orders every time unlike others who are not Asian

[@bloop6461]

Wait I think they were trying to have her sue them... like how dumb can you be!!

[@robertbaptiste7106]

I was a previous member and no longer am. All I can say is the B word. “Boycott “! But most importantly most Caucasian don’t feel this way!🇺🇸

[@mistic6628]

B Donor...😪😪😪😪😪😪😥LOL!

[@patricksmith8638]

B Donor God wants your Spirit !!!

[@podsmpsg1]

Omg. So horrible. She's gonna take them to court and clean them out.

[@fernym6091]

2,000? That’s a slap in the face

[@MSmochalicious1]

The human rights commissions are usually a waste of time when it comes to findings regarding racial discrimination. There needs to be a study in various stated to determine how many cases they review where they actually find racial discrimination.

[@patricksmith8638]

Yes Yes Yes thats it !!!! Black America Stand Up Against Racism , Become secret Agents !!!

[@sct4040]

Train your employees to do their jobs properly. You can not train out racism. Both those guys especially Mark Mayeaux needs to be fired, without references. 2k is a joke.

[@dejamesola]

It pains me that this young lady had to go through this... Honestly, I interpret such behavior white really deep rooted personal issue, often being the lack of positive self image and an infatuation with the opposite race of people...this seems to be the case more than not when it comes to racist people. With that being said, NEVER TAKE THEIR WORDS TO HEART, BECAUSE ONLY THEN CAN THOSE WORDS TAKE ROOT!!! Unfortunately, this is what happened to this young lady. She's expressed how now she feels " broken" which was precisely how these guys wanted her to feel!! NEVER ALLOW NEGIVITY THE OPPORTUNITY TO PLANT A SEED AND TAKE ROOT!🙏💜

[@fadumomohamed2342]

1:53 That ain't just racial discrimination, thats friggen sexual harassment!

[@erikayahchelle1123]

No special training needed. Keep firing them. People know how to treat people with respect. They they just choose not to.

[@patricakelly8930]

Good for them. They don't need a job.

[@Katlady001]

I’m thinking of canceling my membership. I went in for consult and the guys up front were clueless and treated me like I was bothering them. I was about turn around and walk out but I stayed.

[@ruthie_rosario]

I knew those guys were up to no good when I noticed they always skipped leg day. That just shows that they’re not right in the head.

[@Ms9mmBeretta]

Underrated comment 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tbringit]

Wow they promoted him boycott!!!! LA Fitness sounds like the company is promoting racism

[@geo504]

We at LA Fitness investigated ourselves and found that we have done nothing wrong. The management reacted within LA Fitness policy guidelines.

[@tumbel99]

Man this really upsets me big time,it’s people like them that spoil it for the good people who are out there.

[@gordlawson11]

that text gives her a helluva lawsuit. I'm sorry she went through this, but hopefully the payout helps.