Recently, a video of a woman on an airplane has been circulating on social media. The video shows the woman getting upset with a Black flight attendant and making racist remarks. The incident has sparked outrage and has once again brought attention to the issue of racism in our society.
The Incident
The incident took place on a Delta Airlines flight from Detroit to Los Angeles. The woman, who has been identified as Susan Peirez, was seated on the plane when she became upset with the flight attendant, who was Black. Peirez was upset that the flight attendant had asked her to move her seat so that a passenger with a disability could be seated in the same row.
In the video, Peirez can be heard saying, “I’m not sitting next to a crying baby” and “I’m a million dollar f***ing traveler, you’re barely making ends meet.” She then asks to speak to the flight attendant’s supervisor, saying, “I want this [expletive] off the plane. I want to go home.”
The Response
After the incident, Delta Airlines released a statement condemning Peirez’s behavior. The statement read, “We are sorry for the unfortunate experience our customers had with a passenger on Delta flight 4017 from New York to Syracuse. We have followed up with the customers involved and Delta has reached out to the customer who was seated next to the woman to thank her for her patience throughout the incident.”
In addition, Peirez has been placed on leave from her job as the program director at the New York State Council on the Arts. The council released a statement saying, “We were recently made aware of a video that has since gone viral showing one of our employees exhibiting deeply troubling behavior aboard an airplane. We have begun our own investigation and disciplinary action will be taken, if necessary.”
The Issue of Racism
This incident highlights the issue of racism in our society. The fact that Peirez felt it was acceptable to make racist remarks to a Black flight attendant is deeply concerning. It shows that there are still people in our society who believe that they are superior to others based on their race.
Racism is a pervasive issue in our society that affects people of all races. It is important that we continue to have conversations about race and work towards creating a more equitable and just society for all.
Conclusion
The incident involving Susan Peirez and the Black flight attendant is a stark reminder of the issue of racism in our society. It is important that we continue to have conversations about race and work towards creating a more equitable and just society for all. We must not tolerate racism in any form and must work towards stamping it out wherever it exists.