Well, I had a similar experience at school at my beautiful institution of higher learning, Southern Methodist University- Dallas, TX (yes, I am calling them out
). I was calling one of the departments to get some information on a class I was interested in taking. The woman who answered my call had to do some research on my question, so she asked for my name and number to call me back. I gave it to her and she called back later. Now, my name is "different", but not obviously a black name. I would say more ethnic, but not something one would automatically equate with someone being black. Anyway, when she called back she obviuosly couldn't remember how to pronounce my name and mistakingly asked to speak to "Aiesha". I of course corrected her and gave her the proper pronunciation of my name. She responded in a joking manner saying, "Oh, you're right- I guess Aiesha would be someone black, HA Ha Ha". I didn't comment until the end of our conversation. At that time, I said, "Oh, by the way, I'm black"- she started stuttering and stammering and of course, apologizing. After we got off the phone, she even called back a second time to apologize.
Of course, this incident pissed me off, so I called to report her. I don't think anything ever got done, except maybe a complaint in her file. SMU is a majority white school, but that was ridiculous. This incident occurred prior to me becoming a member of Allllpha Kappa Allllpha, otherwise, I think the chapter would have been pretty hot too!!! My mom was like, "Maybe we can sue and get some money taken off of your tuition!!!" LOL!!! But what could you really do?????
Soror Avalanche08
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