Rochelle

I was put on the spot, so I didn't address it there and then.

So I went home, and I spoke with a couple of friends and family members

including a particular friend, and I addressed this issue with them.

I was like, what do you think about this comment regarding the hate speech?

And this particular person mentioned, that's a powerful comment.

And I was like, no, it's not.

This is hate speech.

That was hate speech, and it's a racial comment.

And she blew it out of proportion and state and express.

You don't think I can recognize racism?

And I was like, no, I was trying to pacify the situation.

What was the comment?

It was, speak up.

You need some white man's confidence.

And somebody that is a black lady, I believe I have enough black woman's confidence.

Yes, thank you.

And with that said, the person, which was my friend at the moment, hung up the phone and I texted her.

I was like, no, I think you've been here longer than I have.

You experienced more racism than I have.

But, you know, let's talk it out.