At the end of last week a Virginia waitress picked up this shocking bill after serving some customers.
In case you couldn't make out the handwriting, it says "Great service, don't tip black people."
According to the Independent, Kelly Clark was visibly shocked.
Two regular customers spotted her and they were the ones to post the picture online, where it caught traction.
Although Clark was upset, she has remained stoic about the incident and has some pretty inspiring stuff to say about it.
She said,
After confirming that she would serve them again if they returned to her work, she explained,
Her boss, although appalled, supported her wish to serve them if the returned stating,
He explained what Kelly was like by saying,
It seemed other people agree, since donations have been made in person and online to Kelly Carter.
The YouCaring page set up had raised over $3,400 at the time of writing.
This story is the perfect example of why it's more important than ever to fight against prejudice.
Having said that, it also perfectly illustrates how hope and goodness can be found in even the ugliest situations, and that when they go low, we should go high.
Daisy Murray is the Digital Fashion Editor at ELLE UK, spotlighting emerging designers, sustainable shopping, and celebrity style. Since joining in 2016 as an editorial intern, Daisy has run the gamut of fashion journalism - interviewing Molly Goddard backstage at London Fashion Week, investigating the power of androgynous dressing and celebrating the joys of vintage shopping.
