Black man, 89, is fired from the supermarket; manager turns pale when he finds out who he is.Harald Thompson, an 89-year-old black man, entered the local supermarket he had frequented for years. His movements were slow and deliberate as he selected his groceries with the same careful consideration he had always applied.
The store had always been a place of comfort for him, a place where he felt a sense of community. However, with the new management and unfamiliar staff, the atmosphere had shifted. Matt, the young, ambitious manager, watched Harold with a critical eye.
His irritation grew as he observed the old man move at a pace that felt glacial to him. “Why is this old man taking so long and holding up the line?” Matt thought, his impatience visible. To Matt, efficiency and speed were paramount, and Harold’s presence disrupted his vision for the store. His biases only intensified his critical view of Harold. As Harold approached the checkout, he was met with an impatient cashier. The line behind him grew as he meticulously counted his money, his hand shaking slightly with age. Matt, watching from a…….Read Full Story Here……………..
