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Sorry, You're the First Person of Color I've Ever Encountered

Older man to African American girl): Where are you from? Ghana?
Girl (astonished): Columbus, Ohio!

–Terminal 2, JFK

Overheard by: Generous Supply

  • Posted on January 15, 2018
  • At the Airport, Black People, Default, Girls, Global Geography, Insults, JFK Airport, Men, Old People, Physical appearance, Questions, Race, U.S. Geography
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