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avebury

(10,953 posts) Fri Jul 6, 2018, 04:21 PM Jul 2018

Company fires white man who called cops on black woman using pool [View all]

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/white-man-calls-cops-black-woman-pool_us_5b3f7f21e4b07b827cbfd30b

A white man who asked to see the ID of a black woman who was using a neighborhood swimming pool has been fired, after the woman uploaded video of the encounter to Facebook, calling it “a classic case of racial profiling.”

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After Edwards’ video went viral and he was identified, his employer, Sonoco Products, issued a statement apologizing to Edwards and announcing that Bloom “is no longer employed by the Company in any respect.”

“Our core values at Sonoco are built on dignity and respect for all, and we do not condone discrimination of any kind, inside or outside of the workplace” the statement reads.
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The homeowners association also released an apologetic statement and pledged to redouble its efforts “to make sure no resident feels singled out again”:

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Company fires white man who called cops on black woman using pool [View all] avebury Jul 2018 OP

That's good news. whathehell Jul 2018 #1

These white racists have begun to used their cell phones as a weapon... brush Jul 2018 #39

Sickening sack of shit. Glad Sonoco (did some engineering for them at a plantyears ago) took action. tonyt53 Jul 2018 #2

I heard on NPR today that he & his family have had to leave their home d/t death threats. nt Tarheel_Dem Jul 2018 #3

I'm sorry for the death threats but he really is a deplorable. WhiteTara Jul 2018 #4

He does sound like a miserable human being. I don't wish job loss on anyone, but if you can't.... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2018 #7

He was not in the right job, if you ask me. LisaM Jul 2018 #23

Like you, I'm hoping the death threats aren't true, and hopefully law enforcement will come.... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2018 #32

Lie down with dogs get up with fleas. Demobrat Jul 2018 #8

Man, you said it in a nutshell. BigmanPigman Jul 2018 #21

I sure hope not heaven05 Jul 2018 #19

... WhiteTara Jul 2018 #25

I am against those death threats, that is when we should "go high" TNNurse Jul 2018 #45

Yes. That is the high road. WhiteTara Jul 2018 #47

Oh, I am great with losing his job and public shaming, but death threats are a Trump supporter TNNurse Jul 2018 #48

Yes. It's not my story either WhiteTara Jul 2018 #49

I read that but I'm skeptical. I suspect he's exaggerating for sympathy. yardwork Jul 2018 #13

Agree 1000%. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2018 #17

I don't believe that Horse with no Name Jul 2018 #14

I see a GoFundMe page in his racist future. People like him never miss an opportunity to cash in... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2018 #18

Agreed. N/t Horse with no Name Jul 2018 #20

Racist use that lie all the time when they get caught KelleyKramer Jul 2018 #40

My parents lived at one of these type "communities" before they passed. Tipperary Jul 2018 #5

The Dolores Umbridge's of the world will always find power somewhere... Johnyawl Jul 2018 #9

Well done malaise Jul 2018 #6

Maybe now he'll find a better way to amuse himself. lpbk2713 Jul 2018 #10

The part I find pathetic is people keep doing this even though it blows back in their face. NutmegYankee Jul 2018 #11

They think they will get a mention on Faux or the Limbaugh Hatefest Hour. lpbk2713 Jul 2018 #16

They do it because their families and friends reinforce their beliefs. yardwork Jul 2018 #22

I did read that one woman ejbr Jul 2018 #26

Good. I hope that's true. yardwork Jul 2018 #36

+1, their rarely outside of their bubble and don't see how dumb their actions are uponit7771 Jul 2018 #33

For the most part, these deplorables get away with it. Tatiana Jul 2018 #27

he could aways get a job at fox news elmac Jul 2018 #12

Good. Now the whole country needs to send a message. backscatter712 Jul 2018 #15

Small bits 'o justice. byronius Jul 2018 #24

Racist asshole and an HOA enforcer Devil Child Jul 2018 #28

Good! smirkymonkey Jul 2018 #29

I don't believe the death threat horseshit... Mazeltov Cocktail Jul 2018 #30

this was just reported bdamomma Jul 2018 #31

If you don't want to be known as a racist, don't act like a racist asshole in public. dalton99a Jul 2018 #34

Good. I'm glad that the company he worked for won't support this behavior Bettie Jul 2018 #35

Just another dumb ass HOA Nazi, They have key cards. StTimofEdenRoc Jul 2018 #37

i wish sonoco kept him on and put him through training. learning about juxtaposed Jul 2018 #38

Takes way more then a week of diversity training to fix that. StTimofEdenRoc Jul 2018 #41

from his former employer Gothmog Jul 2018 #42

So, Mr Bloom, Demobrat Jul 2018 #43

This message was self-deleted by its author dalton99a Jul 2018 #46

K&R Scurrilous Jul 2018 #44

This utter BS has got to stop ailsagirl Jul 2018 #50