Denise D. Long, M.D.
Google
If I could give zero stars, I would. The owner of this establishment is RACIST. Our 4 teen boys excitedly went to the shop to rent bikes. The boys went inside to see the electric bikes and 2 of them sat in them. Both mothers were present. The owner told his workers to get control of this HORDE and proceeded to raise his voice to our boys and told them to step outside.
I then asked if they were being unruly to which he replied yes because they touched the bikes which were for sale. I informed him that the appropriate response is to speak to the parents who are present who will then handle the situation.
First, four boys do NOT make a horde. This is dehumanizing and disrespectful. They were not disorderly just curious. Secondly, you are not their parent, caretaker, nor in charge of them. You do not usurp a parent’s authority as you have NO RIGHT to speak to their children. You are not their guardians. You own no one! Lastly, when given appropriate feedback which is calm and thoughtful, accept it and do not make poor excuses based on hyperbole and prejudice.
If you see black boys as a disorderly horde, you do not deserve the economic support of our community. Let us NOT support bigotry, arrogance, and the dehumanization of Black boys.
For Edgartown bike rentals, rent from Martha’s Vineyard Bike Rentals or Edgartown Bike rentals!!