Martha Renee Kolleh, 46, runs a café
“Yeanon Cafe” as a means of livelihood in Ossett, Yorkshire, United Kingdom, but
sadly, people walk out as soon as they see she is a black woman.
Martha became so frustrated over the
alleged racism that she hung a sign on the door warning customers to keep off
if they are allergic to black people.
The
sign on the front door reads:
"Attention! Everyone be aware I am a
black woman, and always will be. If you are allergic to black people please
don't come in. However, if you prefer quality wholesome meals in a pleasant and
clean environment, come in. I don't bite!"
The single mother of three children has run
the cafe for two years. Kolleh, who is originally from Liberia, Africa, has
lived in Britain for the past 11 years with her daughter Pertetual, 16, and two
sons, James-Earl, 18, and 12-year-old Israel.
“My family and I try to make our customers
feel welcomed. I keep this place clean and serve good food. I cannot see any
other reason for people to decide they do not want to eat here," Kolleh
said.
When will racism stop?
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