Macy’s manager accused of racist remarks while firing Black worker
A Macy’s manager is facing intense backlash after a viral TikTok video captured him firing a Black employee in an elevator. In addition, making a racially charged comment in front of customers.
Starz5679, a TikTok user, shared a video on Monday of her abrupt termination by a white male manager at a Macy’s location. The video, which has since garnered millions of views, shows the manager dismissing her in front of customers, allegedly saying, “This isn’t Black people time,” as he handed her the notice.
In her TikTok caption, the former employee expressed her outrage:
“Macys manager caught on tape firing me and was being racist please help me get this out there im hella pissed right now #fyp #macys”
The video begins inside a crowded elevator, where the manager is seen addressing Starz5679 in a stern tone. His controversial remark, caught on camera, immediately drew the ire of social media users who condemned the behavior as racist and unprofessional.
In her video, Starz5679 appears visibly shocked and upset as she is handed her termination notice. The onlookers in the elevator seem equally taken aback. One customer shaking their head in disbelief. The incident has sparked widespread support for the former employee. Many users sharing the video and calling for accountability from Macy’s.
Macy’s manager accused of racist remarks while firing Black worker
@starz5679 Macys manager caught on tape firing me and was being racist please help me get this out there im hella pissed right now #fyp #macys
