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(1/7) @Airbnb, I experienced one of the most terrifying moments while using a "Superhost" (older white man) from Long Island. He gave incorrect information on his Airbnb page. He yelled at us. Spoke to us rudely and condescendingly. We (3 women of color) decided to leave.
2/7 He saw us packing up our cars. Told us we didn't have to go. We declined. We felt it was best to leave. He told us it would be easier and better for everyone if we just stayed. We declined. He got angry. He threatened a lien on my credit card. We still declined.
3/7 He blocked our exit. He told us he has called the police. The police are his friends. He has our license plates and the police would HUNT US DOWN. We packed faster, had to pass by him as we left because he REFUSED to stop blocking the doorway and left. We were terrified.
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En 2015, Gregory Selden, un homme noir à la recherche d’un hébergement pour un week-end à Philadelphie, crée son premier compte #Airbnb.

Il complète son profil avec son nom, son âge, son niveau d’études et une photo de lui.

#thread #racismesystemique #droit #airbnbwhileblack
Lorsqu’il trouve un appartement qui lui plait, il prend contact avec le propriétaire, qui lui dit que le bien est indisponible.

En continuant sa recherche plus tard dans la journée, il remarque cependant que l’appart est toujours listé.
Pour lui, quelque chose cloche dans cette situation.

Lui vient alors l’idée de créer 2 faux comptes avec des photos d’hommes blancs.

Vous l’aurez deviné : Selden contacte le propriétaire à nouveau avec chacun de ces comptes et, comme par hasard, l’appart est disponible.
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