08/05/2020
After many hateful, threatening messages and phone calls we have decided to address the issue. We have been monitoring the parking for the shopping center where Market 32 is located for some time now. Unfortunately, the management of several businesses were unsuccessful at handling the situation alone, which lead to a 7 year old and her mother being hit while trying to cross in front of Market 32. We have been able to peacefully request most people to move their vehicles but there’s always the few that have to be ugly. Our business and employees are now being accused of racism, because what’s the sure fire way to incite hate and drama? Several posts have circulated about one of our employees with a picture claiming he is dangerous and racist which is far from the true. First, know that there are cameras everywhere in that parking lot, many with audio as well as visual. The man being accused is not and has never been racist. He is a hardworking and dedicated family man, who’s family happens to be biracial. He is surrounded by friends, as well as family from all races and cultures. He goes above and beyond daily to do good for others. I myself grew up in the South in a biracial family. I have experienced racism and discrimination of all sorts. My loving parents taught me to return hate with love, to use every opportunity to learn and to educate others. I will not stand for bullying of any sort. Our families are being threatened and that will not stand. These posts, messages and phone calls will be considered harassment and slander. We will report them and treat them as such. As a woman in a male dominated industry I encounter discrimination every day but I will not let it break me. My business and employees serve and give to our community every day. I have made this place my home and will not allow the ugliness of of few and the mindless people who enjoy partaking in drama to hurt me, my business, or my family. People are entitled to their own opinion but it should at least be based on facts rather than something they read on Facebook.
