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When Keisha Davis walked into the Grand Metropolitan Hotel after a long business trip, she never expected that a simple check-in would expose the ugly reality of discrimination in luxury hospitality. Receptionist Amanda Sterling took one look at Keisha and decided she didn't belong in their five-star establishment. Despite Keisha's professional attire and calm demeanor, Sterling's racial bias immediately activated. "We don't seem to have any record of your reservation," Sterling announced loudly enough for other guests to hear. "And unfortunately, we're completely booked tonight." The lie was obvious. It was a Tuesday evening in October, and the lobby showed clear signs of availability. But Sterling was determined to deny service to this Black woman who she assumed couldn't afford luxury accommodations. When Keisha politely provided her confirmation number, Sterling's response became even more discriminatory. "We've been having issues with fraudulent reservations lately," Sterling said with thinly veiled contempt. "We have to be very careful about who we allow to stay in our rooms." The insult was clear—Sterling was suggesting that Keisha's reservation was fake and that she was attempting fraud, all based on racial assumptions. As the confrontation escalated, Sterling made her bias explicit: "We cater to a very exclusive clientele. I don't think this hotel is the right fit for someone in your... circumstances." That's when Keisha decided to make a phone call that would change everything. "This is Robert Chen, General Manager of Grand Metropolitan Hotels," came the voice on speakerphone, heard by everyone in the lobby. "Robert, this is Keisha Davis. I'm having some difficulty with your evening reception staff," Keisha said calmly. What Sterling didn't know was that she had just spent twenty minutes discriminating against the president of Davis Marketing Solutions—the woman responsible for the hotel chain's marketing strategy across the entire Southeast region. But the revelation got even worse for Sterling. "Ms. Davis serves on our Corporate Advisory Board and has been instrumental in developing our diversity and inclusion initiatives," Chen announced to the silent lobby. Sterling had discriminated against someone who literally helped write company policy for the entire hotel chain. "Ms. Sterling, consider this your immediate termination," Chen said, his words carrying across the lobby for all to witness. The confrontation was captured on multiple phones and went viral with millions of views. Sterling's career in hospitality was over, ended by her own prejudice. This story exposes how discrimination operates in luxury spaces and demonstrates the importance of treating every guest with dignity and respect, regardless of appearance or assumptions about their background. Subscribe for more powerful stories about standing up to discrimination and demanding accountability. Share this video to remind people that assumptions based on race can destroy careers and harm businesses. Tags: #HotelDiscrimination #LuxuryHotel #Receptionist #BlackBusinesswoman #CorporateExecutive #RacialProfiling #HospitalityIndustry #JusticeServed #Discrimination #Respect #BusinessOwner #MarketingExecutive Story Categories: Hotel Discrimination Stories, Luxury Travel Stories, Business Executive Stories, Racial Profiling Stories, Corporate Power Stories, Hospitality Industry Stories, Justice Stories, Career Consequences Stories This video demonstrates how unconscious bias can lead to devastating career consequences and shows why hospitality businesses must train staff to treat all guests with equal respect. Remember: Everyone deserves dignified treatment when traveling, regardless of their race or how much money someone assumes they have. Watch our other inspiring stories of people overcoming discrimination and demanding the respect they deserve.