Black Women Leaves Auto Shop In North Carolina After Employees Make Fun Of Juneteenth

A Black woman in North Carolina chose to redirect her patronage after encountering alarming behavior at Synergy Auto Care in Wilson. As the sole Black customer, her unease escalated during a discussion between an employee and another patron regarding Juneteenth. The customer made a sarcastic remark questioning the bank closures, to which the employee flippantly noted it was a recently recognized holiday.Clearly agitated, the woman demanded her truck, asserting, “Give me my f***ing truck!” and departed without receiving an acknowledgment or apology for her discomfort. After her departure, one employee admitted to his lack of knowledge about Juneteenth and made a dismissive comment about reparations.Despite her clear distress, the staff attempted to mock the incident on social media, leading to significant backlash from online viewers, many of whom criticized their insensitivity. Comments surged on TikTok, with users calling out the employees and stressing the importance of Juneteenth within the Black community.