Johnson

So the other day I was at work just like any other day, and then something happened and it reminded me of Johnson right away. It was two of my co-workers, one of which is white and one if which is black, and myself. My store manager is the black one and I always ask him certain things when I don't know what to do or need help with a customer. It's always fine and people don't mind going to a different working to ask questions and ask for certain help.
Although, this day was very different. These people seemed fine and very nice and when they asked one certain question I couldn't answer I simply replied let me go get my manager for you to help you out. They didn't have any argument with this until my manager went over to help them out. As it is in his hands now I was on the other side of the store doing some work as the lady approached me. I wasn't sure what she was coming to me for after I had just brought my manager over there. She then said would it be okay if you helped me out again instead of him. I asked why what was wrong, and if he couldn't help her in what she needed. She then said well he is of color and I'd rather have someone of my own race to help me out.
After she said that I was shocked, and didn't know how to respond to it. Then I said to her well honestly that shouldn't matter and I tried to help you already but I couldn't answer your questions. He is the one that you are going to have to work with now to get what you need. Then she said well if that's the case I won't be needing what I came in here for anymore, and I said alright have a good day.
This whole scenario shocked me and it was at my work place and just kept thinking about it the rest of the night. So like Johnson said we must work toward a more just and respectful world. So I think this shows there are still plenty of people out there who do not feel the same way as Johnson, and we should all try to change for the better no matter what the situation. Just figured I'd share my story with you guys because I didn't know how to handle it although I did to the best of my abilities.