Black Employee Says Honda Workers Hung Monkey and Used Slurs in Workplace

"Why do all Black people call each other ‘ni—er’?” This shocking inquiry confronted Christina Cahill, a Black service advisor at Rensselaer Honda in Troy, New York, from a white colleague, Ehren Moppert, two years prior. Taken aback, she expressed that such language is offensive and emphasized that not all Black individuals use that term.Cahill, in her lawsuit filed on August 29, 2025, alleges a continuous stream of racial slurs from her coworkers, which forced her resignation in November 2023 due to the toxic atmosphere. Initially optimistic about her role with a base salary of $36,400, she soon discovered pervasive racial bias. Murphy and other staff members allegedly disparaged non-white customers, while supervisors ignored these behaviors.A notorious incident involving a stuffed monkey reportedly added to the hostile work environment. Ultimately, after a series of racially charged exchanges, Cahill felt compelled to resign, leading to her lawsuit against Rensselaer Honda, seeking damages for emotional and professional harm. The dealership has yet to comment on the suit.