It was sad when he said that the color of the scrubs seem to signal for some people a degree of humanity that his skin color does not. No one should have to live or feel like this.
This message is for everyone who is reading it: The Lord Jesus came down from heaven, sent by God the Father, to teach us how to live, and to die/pay for our sins on the cross. Then God raised Him from the dead on the third day. He is now seated at the right hand of the Father. Now, God commands everyone who is reading this message to repent (turn away from your sinful ways), and to put their faith in Jesus for the forgiveness of sins. Don’t die in your sins: Repent, and put your faith in Jesus. The Lord Jesus came to save, not to condemn. The Lord is coming soon. (John 3:17)
Unfortunately, it is so. I've been in situation with police before with a bunch of white guys. They defended me because somehow, someway they smelled marijuana and since I was the only black guy in the car, they wanted to search me, have my ID... mind u I was in the back seat with 2 other dudes. It's funny how much they apologized after the encounter. The driver was in tears. They were like dude u don't deserve this. They were even sadder that I didn't think it was a big deal because that's MY normal
Most of what he stated seems to be in reference to randoms on the street and not the police. Would it be safe to say most of the issue/anxieties are within his mind? It almost like he feels the NEED to impress or bring comfort to the minds of ignorant racist non black people. Sometimes, When u hate being black, that's when u usually go out of your way to PROVE to idiots that you're not what they perceive u to be. Had he not gave AF about non blacks ACCEPTING him, he wouldn't be doing stuff like riding bikes in medical scrubs
This message is for everyone who is reading it: The Lord Jesus came down from heaven, sent by God the Father, to teach us how to live, and to die/pay for our sins on the cross. Then God raised Him from the dead on the third day. He is now seated at the right hand of the Father. Now, God commands everyone who is reading this message to repent (turn away from your sinful ways), and to put their faith in Jesus for the forgiveness of sins. Don’t die in your sins: Repent, and put your faith in Jesus. The Lord Jesus came to save, not to condemn. The Lord is coming soon. (John 3:17)
This is so real. I'm no doctor, but I work for a very successful, popular company in a great paying position, and whenever people (especially of a different race) are made aware of my position I'm then treated with more respect and kindness. Crazy..... People don't understand the half of what our people go through.
He’s not lying. As a RN I get treated differently by the same people at stores when I’m in and out of my scrubs, especially at Walmart or even jewelry stores.
Stopped by a store to return items, sweaty and fresh from playing tennis. Got turned down by the store clerk, got talked down to by an older White male attendant who - shockingly - threatened to call security. From a distance, a well-dressed White female shopper recognizes me and says a big cheerful "Hello Dr. 'insert my name' ! ", and comes over to chat with me. The store clerk's countenance changes and he is now a lot quieter, almost embarrassed. With a calm smile, I ask for the manager. This time, the matter is quickly resolved in my favor. I walked out, certain about what single factor helped to humanize and dignify me to the point of being treated better.
@@Deno4000Doesn't matter if you're needing to return stuff. Are you going to waste on not returning what you don't need? Otherwise, point is understood.
Being in the health care field for 26 years I thought I was the only one that did this, its also gotten me out of a few speeding tickets too, just remember to keep your hospital badge and lanyard on 👨🏿⚕️👍🏿
As a travel nurse, I went and got my tag specialized so that if I do get pulled over they know I'm a RN. I also leave a couple of work badges hanging in my car so they can see what hospital I'm affiliated with. I work in the ICU , so that cop is aware that I can be their nurse one day.
Girl sometimes that doesn’t matter I worked for a prison got pulled over told him where I was coming from He pulled me over for an hour and a half lights blasted on me even after I told him I was coming from work at the prison 11:45 at night then persisted to tell me after that he pulled me over for silliness
@@ginger8655 I've heard that argument many, many times. Most times I ignore it. But I do honestly have a question. I assume by "they" you mean the media? But what part does the media have to play in this man's day to day life as a black man? Sure the media is broadcast his story, but he's actually living it. The media has no part in that. As a black woman I have faced countless acts of discrimination throughout my lifetime, why would I blame the media rather than the small minded individuals who are responsible?
@@Sidewinder528who is We? If you’re a white person, then Yes you are the ultimate threat! Not just in the US. Anyone that looks like that doctor, globally white people have made it known without any doubt that we’re hated! Racism, hate, discrimination is a global issue!
@AyoBrownKid that day is coming. Read the Bible, Deuteronomy chapter 28 and connect it to the trans-atlantic slave trade. Then, Read Revelation Chapter 13:10. Hopefully, it will all start making sense to you.
I do the same, even during the weekends. I’m an attending dental student in a city battling a high rate of crime. People give you more respect, but it’s a shame.
I can relate. I live in a small rural town, and I dont even want to go outside most days. Im followed around in stores and stared at constantly. It gives you an uneasy feeling. No one should have to live like this.
TRUE STORY!! I wrote a paper on this EXACT matter 25 years ago! I cant recall the tile but it had "scrubs" in it, something like "Is it me or the scrubs". I have it saved in my email somewhere. For some reason I had the foresight to save it. I was an ER/Psych tech at a hospital and wrote the paper as I was a student at the time as well, I was in my late 20's (it was the subject I chose for an English assignment). It describes how people would cross the street to avoid me at night without scrubs yet would cross to be on my side with scrubs...thats just a small example of my paper to show parity. I'm more amazed that over 20 years later a young man in scrubs came to the exact same conclusion AND also wrote a paper. I will definitely find the paper I wrote. I'm also AMAZED that I even stumbled on the story (though its 3 years later). Still, Synchronicity is REAL. I needed this. Thank you for the nudge Universe. I cherish this moment.
I think a credit card company did this best example of this distribution issue…. All the people in that commercial ad was disrespectful to a black man and his child, at the close of the commercial ad it’s shows the black man having the door open for him and staff smiling as he walked through the do and you hear the words “ALL RISE” he was a judge…. Mic drop moment… Will our country ever be the country it can and should be?
You wonder why our parents we’re encouraging us to be Doctors and Lawyers. We’ve always had to work ten times harder to be respected so kudos to him for using it as his safety blanket. ❤❤❤
Epidemiologic survival. What hit me was when he said at first he didn't notice that he was wearing them at first then it came on his conscientiousness. Our ancestors experiences of mistreatment and enslavement terror survival tactics kick in even today.
Awesome man. I'm glad he's a doctor in my community in Brooklyn. I hope society will improve so no one has to dress in their work clothes to be respected humanely.
When I was a maid, the uniform we wore were green scrubs. They almost looked like surgical scrubs. People would offer to let me cut them in line when I’d go to Chipotle for lunch, bus drivers were much nicer and more patient when I boarded the bus, and although people already hold doors open for me, they’d throw in a nod and a smile. I don’t blame this man at all. Do what you have to do to gain an advantage and repel people’s daily stupidity.
What a shame! This man has to wear scrubs in order to be treated with respect. I notice that as an active duty Latino Soldier in the US Army, & a Combat Action Veteran who deployed to Afghanistan, people look at me with respect & admiration, & let me be. However, when I am dressed in regular attire, I get follow around stores, police officers stare at me as though I am a criminal, etc.
TRUE TRUE TRUE TRUE TRUE TRUE TRUE TRUE TRUE TRUE MY SON WEAR HIS SCRUBS HOME 🏡 IN EARLY MORNING 🌄 ON HIS WAYAND HE KEEPS HIS JOB ID. HANDY AT ALL TIMES HIS WIFE ALWAYS KEEPS HER MEDICAL WHITE LAB COAT ON UNTIL SHE MAKES IT 🏡 AND I HAVE THEM TO CALL ME WHEN THEY MAKES IT IN THE DRIVE 🚗 WAY FUNNY HOW OUR FOLKS HAS TO CONTINUE TO DO THIS WHEN THEY SEE THE HOSPITAL 🏥 NAME EVERYTHING ALWAYS OK THANKS DOCTOR FOR THAT ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤NOW I UNDERSTAND WHY SOMETIMES HE REFUSES TO CHANGE TO STREET CLOTHS BUT HE CHANGE TO NEW SCRUB WHEN SHIFT CHANGES BLESSINGS 🙌 ❤
As a brown skinned young woman, I had clearly noticed that if I just walked into a place well dressed, I got a better treatment than if I was in jeans or casual clothing. Upscale stores especially were even more obvious! I’m a well educated professional woman but store clerks can’t tell the difference! Their inherent bias is what they go by. it’s sad that anyone must endure the discrimination. No doubt African Americans have it worse, sadly. Kudos to this brave young man!!
Sorry, this entire world has been embedded with sheer hatred and disdain for those with melanated pigmentation. Internationally and locally the majority will often be in denial, but the reality is there. Study history...but perhaps if they had it their way, HISTORY will be erased to fit into their narrative only.
@@imhereforitall9218 "World" is correct. I'm writing this on June 12. 2024, and I heard a report on Democracy Now this morning, and last night I saw several videos on TH-cam about the EU Parliamentary elections in Europe. Right wing victories driven by fear of immigration, ultra nationalism, and racism against Black and Brown people.
When I was at the University and then went on to Law School I always wore my school non-hooded sweat shirt and sweat pants that clearly had the school name on it. I also always carried my school ID even when I was not on campus. Because it was a prestigious university everyone in the state knows how challenging it is just to get admitted.
Well, now that they've [senselessly] struck down affirmative action, they can't rely on that tired rhetoric to invalidate your efforts and achievements. Disregard their ever-changing goalposts and proudly rock your success, always🙌🏾
@@patriciaboateng9675 So true. 1 of my nephews just got a full academic scholarship to an Ivy League school. On the schools website the schools describes the student make up as 95% upper class & most of the students are white whose parents are millionaires & billionaires. There were less than 100 Black students out the 10k students. Any racial incidents were swept under the rug but the quality of education was 2nd to none. We asked my nephew is he sure he wants to go there as opposed to the HBCU where he was offered a full ride there? He chose the PWI school. Long story short he will not be going back.
He has been traumatized so badly that he subconsciously dresses in and wears the scrubs everywhere. It is a sign of stress that he does it and basically does not realize it or can remember when it started. Racism is real.
I totally feel you on that. I just retired from the military and was always treated differently/better when I was in uniform and when I wasn't it was opposite. It's really sad.
I'm a Black man who is an avid runner, and often goes on 5 mile runs at night. Years ago, I made the wise decision to invest in purchasing T-shirts, jerseys, and sweat shirts online from Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Princeton Universities, (in that order.) Wearing these shirts has SAVED MY LIFE, several times, when confronted by police while jogging at night. They approach me aggressively for no reason, but once they see that I am wearing a Harvard T-shirt, they automatically de-escalate their behavior, so I can safely provide ID, and then be on my way.
Yup 💯 same. Hospice nurse here that goes from home to home. I add my stethoscope too before I get out of the car… and my ID badge. Night and day experience. When I had a luxury vehicle I was treated even better. Sad.
Someone once asked me if I ever had the desire to have children.I said point blank.NO!! Why,he asked? Answer.I don't want the child to look like me.The best I could hope for is for the child to have my intelligence.But in this type of society,that simply is not enough anymore to overcome the terrible negative stereotypes.
You would be surprised how well this tactic works.. people are farrrrrrrr more friendly when they think im a nurse.. especially when i speak with a Caribbean accent vs American accent
This is the saddest. That they treat Africans ans Carribeans worse than their own people. I'm African and I wish more AA people would send their kids at least to school in Africa to develop a stronger sense of self.
I understand where he is coming from. Since covid there is a different level of respect for healthcare workers. But as for myself as a female RN I hate to wear my scrubs when not at work.
@@symonelewis1690 Her attitude is exactly why this is even a thing. See how she jumped to a solution for a non existent issue. Now I'll jump to one- maybe if she gets stops doing coke and gets out of the trailer park she can make more sense!
I feel you fam. Being a Steamfitter Foreman in Alberta as a black man. On site I’m treated with respect and kindness - everyone looks for me before other foreman cause I actually care and know I’m one f’up from being back on the tools. Keep it real with the crew. But once im back at camp without the white hard hat. Im just another ngga. No respect shown, no help, no please or thankyous. And its not just white people. Even my own. So yeah, this touched deep. Thank you. 🙏🏾 Side note - where you get those scrubs? Or should I just wear my white hard hat everywhere?
I feel the same. Whether I’m in my medical uniform or a suit, I feel a lot more safe and accepted by society. In which I think a lot of people feel the same way. But for us black men, it really gives us protection. And could save our lives in many situations.
He’s correct I’m a nurse and I noticed the difference in treatment. I wore my regular clothes a few weeks ago in an auto zone and the guy followed me around.
I am a black female and I do the same thing, because, I am a medical radiology travel worker and I can be in areas that are not very racially tolerant, so I realize that it helps to humanize my skin color a bit.
Thats exactly what I have been doing for 3 decades, every Day, just to protect myself. It has worked wonders for me, and I have bought NOTHING but SCRUBS and underwears for 20 years. Bet on that Blue to help you live.
I attest this is 💯 percent true. While wearing scrubs, people smiled at me and said hello, and no one followed me around stores. I realized the difference in treatment and was astounded. I am a black woman. I left my profession of nursing years ago but still had my scrubs (I suppose I held on to them as a thing of pride). It happened that I needed to do laundry and my scrubs (all white) were the only clean clothes I had, so I wore a pair the whole day. As I went about I noticed the elevated treatment from EVERYONE that was not given wearing regular clothes in those same places. After that day I deliberately wore my scrubs a few more times to confirm the difference in treatment of being very respected and trusted in uniform versus being treated like a criminal or almost being discarded in regular clothes. There wasn't even any conversation about profession just simply the fact that I wore white scrubs, and as the gentleman suggested, the scrubs I wore trumped the color of my skin and also trumped my poverty level. All this occurred in Georgia USA.
Ugh! The south. I often wonder how people of any color can stand to live down there. Just full of self righteous bigots. I’ll stay up north, thank you. We’re not perfect up here, but way better than the south, for sure. And I’m white!
Never judge a book by its cover. A man could be in jogging suit but also a prestigious doctor/lawyer/architect/writer … you treat people well bc we are all the same and have the same spirit that needs love and kindness to grow just like a flower needs water.
I’m a poor White senior woman. Many of these things happen to me. When I’m better dressed, I get more respect from people that see me everyday. These same people don’t even know it’s me. They usually see me in my work clothes. I am a physical worker so I wear clothes that get dirty. Yes. 75 and still working. I have had trouble returning items (small ones even) and I’ve had a receipt. It’s infuriating. Anyway. Just saying..it’s not totally one-sided. Also, much disrespect and violence comes from other members of our ethnic group. This wonderful, Black Doctor is more apt to be hurt or killed by another Black person than a cop…statistically speaking.
Dude should’ve kept that info to himself. Those of us who know what it is know. Now don’t be alarmed when Pookie starts using this as a cover for nefarious activities. They will ruin this image of decency.
He was profiled. And that’s been going on for yearrrss. And the saddest part is that when cops profile black men in particular, they are usually right in their assumptions which is why it’s been a prevalent practice for so long nationwide. Too many of us are out here living the “thug life” and those of us that are educated and not with that bullsh*t suffer the consequences 💯
Regardless of how he is treated, he is still about kindness. He is a bigger person than i, because i give back what i get! I'm tired of them and no i don't forgive them!
Unbelievably this is true I am a medical student. When I wear my scrubs, the whole community looks at me differently. I just love what I do and I love my studies.❤
Obviously, it signals you work a respected occupation. I’d also get treated better if I walked in with a suit to places instead of a t-shirt and jeans. That’s just human nature
This is a systemic issue, the fact that he feel that he can’t wear normal clothing to just dwell in our society is amazing but at the same time you have to own your existence. We’re going to continue to be faced with aggression no matter how you try to adapt. We just got to keep pushing man.
Thank you! I understand because I was married to an army officer and his commanding officer recommended that when driving in the southern USA he should place his military hat in the rear window for protection. Crazy!
Also in healthcare -you are telling the absolute truth. When i stop for gas , the attendants only glance never follow me around the station and even checking into hotels for events -front desk is respectful and does not ask for credit cards for what they call incidentals ??? Scrubs allow basic respect and simple courteous to be extended. Wow, ty i thought i was the only one who noticed. 😢😊😊😊
It was sad when he said that the color of the scrubs seem to signal for some people a degree of humanity that his skin color does not. No one should have to live or feel like this.
This message is for everyone who is reading it: The Lord Jesus came down from heaven, sent by God the Father, to teach us how to live, and to die/pay for our sins on the cross. Then God raised Him from the dead on the third day. He is now seated at the right hand of the Father. Now, God commands everyone who is reading this message to repent (turn away from your sinful ways), and to put their faith in Jesus for the forgiveness of sins. Don’t die in your sins: Repent, and put your faith in Jesus. The Lord Jesus came to save, not to condemn. The Lord is coming soon. (John 3:17)
Unfortunately, it is so. I've been in situation with police before with a bunch of white guys. They defended me because somehow, someway they smelled marijuana and since I was the only black guy in the car, they wanted to search me, have my ID... mind u I was in the back seat with 2 other dudes.
It's funny how much they apologized after the encounter. The driver was in tears. They were like dude u don't deserve this. They were even sadder that I didn't think it was a big deal because that's MY normal
Most of what he stated seems to be in reference to randoms on the street and not the police. Would it be safe to say most of the issue/anxieties are within his mind? It almost like he feels the NEED to impress or bring comfort to the minds of ignorant racist non black people. Sometimes, When u hate being black, that's when u usually go out of your way to PROVE to idiots that you're not what they perceive u to be. Had he not gave AF about non blacks ACCEPTING him, he wouldn't be doing stuff like riding bikes in medical scrubs
Only in Amerkkka!
@@mannysolo4698amen
This man is incredible. Saved my life 2yrs ago. Much love Doc!!!
Glad to hear the good Lord has blessed you.
As he said "Touch not my ANNOINTED..."❤❤❤
God has your back!
To God be the Glory!!!
That's amazing ❤
This message is for everyone who is reading it: The Lord Jesus came down from heaven, sent by God the Father, to teach us how to live, and to die/pay for our sins on the cross. Then God raised Him from the dead on the third day. He is now seated at the right hand of the Father. Now, God commands everyone who is reading this message to repent (turn away from your sinful ways), and to put their faith in Jesus for the forgiveness of sins. Don’t die in your sins: Repent, and put your faith in Jesus. The Lord Jesus came to save, not to condemn. The Lord is coming soon. (John 3:17)
❤️
My scrubs saved me many times, I’ve been in the health care field for 26 years. He telling the absolute truth!
Whatever it takes for a brother to feel safe.
This is ridiculous! And only in America! Let that sink in!
No for real…
and to BE safe.
Yeah only in America! Pathetic
It should not take this 😢
It’s so sad that he feels safe only when he wears his scrubs 😡
He's lying
@Cry Aloud Spare Not 👍
Cry Aloud Spare Not speaking the truth is now ‘desperate and pathetic’? 😲 wow, just wow.
Sad because it’s all in his head.
@@ginger8655 of course a pale face like you would say that
This is so real. I'm no doctor, but I work for a very successful, popular company in a great paying position, and whenever people (especially of a different race) are made aware of my position I'm then treated with more respect and kindness. Crazy..... People don't understand the half of what our people go through.
That last sentence...💯
and the queer extreme left think their struggle is equal to ours. i know cuz i orbit both realms. it AINT ! never was never will be.
So true so true
Truth.
Same with white and Asian people. Higher position = more respect and kindness. Same with any race.
As a black man and a nurse I have my stethoscope in my car and when they pull me over , they see my stethoscope, they let me go .
Bcos they're more sure of who u are
Now all the dealers/criminals are going to buy stethoscopes and scrubs now lol
@@timesofyourlife1 😂😂😂😂😂. U so right
Yeah, because they are dumbazzes and actually need to see symbols of your credentials.
@@kofiashiboe-mensah686 No, because they are racist dumb a... I would never treat them in the emergency room.
He’s not lying. As a RN I get treated differently by the same people at stores when I’m in and out of my scrubs, especially at Walmart or even jewelry stores.
You're lucky, they usually think if you wear scrubs you work at a plasma facility.
Especially jewelry stores!
Stopped by a store to return items, sweaty and fresh from playing tennis. Got turned down by the store clerk, got talked down to by an older White male attendant who - shockingly - threatened to call security. From a distance, a well-dressed White female shopper recognizes me and says a big cheerful "Hello Dr. 'insert my name' ! ", and comes over to chat with me. The store clerk's countenance changes and he is now a lot quieter, almost embarrassed. With a calm smile, I ask for the manager. This time, the matter is quickly resolved in my favor. I walked out, certain about what single factor helped to humanize and dignify me to the point of being treated better.
Sad
Black life in the U.S.
Always has been and always will be.
Anywhere I go and if I felt disrespected I leave immediately. I would leave the things I ordered on the counter or table and walk out. I don’t play.
@@Deno4000Doesn't matter if you're needing to return stuff. Are you going to waste on not returning what you don't need? Otherwise, point is understood.
@@Deno4000same I don’t play. Unless I am with white then they can pay 💁🏾♀️
Truth. When I have my scrubs on, people are way nicer than in my off day clothes.
I totally agree, I've thrown on my scrubs on a day off many times for that exact reason.
@@teew6835 Damn. Smdh. I hate that.
Same here. So true unfortunately. 💯💯💯
This has been my experience over the past 17 years as well 😢
Being in the health care field for 26 years I thought I was the only one that did this, its also gotten me out of a few speeding tickets too, just remember to keep your hospital badge and lanyard on 👨🏿⚕️👍🏿
The hate is real. Thank you for all you do.
As a travel nurse, I went and got my tag specialized so that if I do get pulled over they know I'm a RN. I also leave a couple of work badges hanging in my car so they can see what hospital I'm affiliated with. I work in the ICU , so that cop is aware that I can be their nurse one day.
Yup❤
Yep
Very true. My RN badge is a must-have when driving. Never got a ticket with it
Girl sometimes that doesn’t matter I worked for a prison got pulled over told him where I was coming from
He pulled me over for an hour and a half lights blasted on me even after I told him I was coming from work at the prison 11:45 at night then persisted to tell me after that he pulled me over for silliness
I feel that, I looked into putting my credentials on my scrub as well. Ja born as well, looking forward to working in the ICU soon. More power!
We appreciate you, Dr. Holmes. You should not need to wear scrubs to be treated with respect.
There’s no reason this man should have to do this and I’m sorry he has too. I’d like to just say I’m sorry to him & thank you.
Such a kind and thoughtful comment ❤️
Couldn't have said it better 🙂
He's lying.
@Nada Davis Nada. Please stop being stupid. They are using black people as pawns to their sick game of divide and conquer.
@@ginger8655 I've heard that argument many, many times. Most times I ignore it. But I do honestly have a question. I assume by "they" you mean the media? But what part does the media have to play in this man's day to day life as a black man? Sure the media is broadcast his story, but he's actually living it. The media has no part in that. As a black woman I have faced countless acts of discrimination throughout my lifetime, why would I blame the media rather than the small minded individuals who are responsible?
So unfortunate how my people have suffered in this country and continue to suffer. I hope one day that we will no longer be viewed as a threat.
Ironically......We are not the threat.
@@Sidewinder528who is We? If you’re a white person, then Yes you are the ultimate threat! Not just in the US. Anyone that looks like that doctor, globally white people have made it known without any doubt that we’re hated! Racism, hate, discrimination is a global issue!
You will always be viewed as a threat until you recognize them as a threat.
@AyoBrownKid that day is coming. Read the Bible, Deuteronomy chapter 28 and connect it to the trans-atlantic slave trade. Then, Read Revelation Chapter 13:10. Hopefully, it will all start making sense to you.
Yeah, read the threats false book @@pa5650
Imagine losing someone like this to police foolishness, smh
I do the same, even during the weekends. I’m an attending dental student in a city battling a high rate of crime. People give you more respect, but it’s a shame.
I can relate. I live in a small rural town, and I dont even want to go outside most days. Im followed around in stores and stared at constantly. It gives you an uneasy feeling. No one should have to live like this.
What state???
@@iveyhealth2266 Illinois
Thank you for your service Dr. Holmes ❤ and I'm sad you have to do this
Self preservation 101 .. Stay focused & move accordingly
"Doctor Arturo Holmes II" bad ass name for a great person and doctor
The fact that this is a clear trauma response and we are treating it as an 'ok' bandaid is NOT ok.
It is not being treated ok. It is a coping mechanism until we can figure out how to dismantle this behemoth called racism and its son WS
Facts! Smh
TRUE STORY!! I wrote a paper on this EXACT matter 25 years ago! I cant recall the tile but it had "scrubs" in it, something like "Is it me or the scrubs". I have it saved in my email somewhere. For some reason I had the foresight to save it. I was an ER/Psych tech at a hospital and wrote the paper as I was a student at the time as well, I was in my late 20's (it was the subject I chose for an English assignment). It describes how people would cross the street to avoid me at night without scrubs yet would cross to be on my side with scrubs...thats just a small example of my paper to show parity. I'm more amazed that over 20 years later a young man in scrubs came to the exact same conclusion AND also wrote a paper. I will definitely find the paper I wrote. I'm also AMAZED that I even stumbled on the story (though its 3 years later). Still, Synchronicity is REAL. I needed this. Thank you for the nudge Universe. I cherish this moment.
This is shameful in 2020 .....
Sean Roundtree agree😢
It is. How can anyone believe this malarkey
Because it happens white lady who is totally clueless with white female privilege@@ginger8655
@@ginger8655 👈🐷
Uniform or suit the black man must wear for respect
The Black man should earn respect by giving the White man a taste of his own medicine. That formula has worked for me perfectly.
Suits brings it's own problems ... I find it brings resentment... being a Black man that wears suits..
@@Inspirationdiariesno it’s a valid point
I think a credit card company did this best example of this distribution issue…. All the people in that commercial ad was disrespectful to a black man and his child, at the close of the commercial ad it’s shows the black man having the door open for him and staff smiling as he walked through the do and you hear the words “ALL RISE” he was a judge…. Mic drop moment…
Will our country ever be the country it can and should be?
You wonder why our parents we’re encouraging us to be Doctors and Lawyers. We’ve always had to work ten times harder to be respected so kudos to him for using it as his safety blanket. ❤❤❤
My husband is a medical professional and this is his story too. Thank you for sharing this Dr Holmes
Epidemiologic survival. What hit me was when he said at first he didn't notice that he was wearing them at first then it came on his conscientiousness.
Our ancestors experiences of mistreatment and enslavement terror survival tactics kick in even today.
Absolutely 💯
Thank you to this man, this doctor! Racism is so real unfortunately.”Kindness and compassion are free”
Im about to buy my husband a wardrobe of scrubs 🤷🏾♀️
Lol
Lol
I'm about to buy some myself!
😔😔😔😔
Might as well sis… 🤦🏾♂️
Most people in America have PTSD and don’t even realize it.
Um Mam you mean the entire black folks community.
Not I, said the cat. 😅
@@iveyhealth2266 ...because you're probably in the "sunken place"...smdh...🙄🙄🙄🙄😏😏😏😏
Yep post traumatic slave syndrome
Awesome man. I'm glad he's a doctor in my community in Brooklyn. I hope society will improve so no one has to dress in their work clothes to be respected humanely.
When I was a maid, the uniform we wore were green scrubs. They almost looked like surgical scrubs. People would offer to let me cut them in line when I’d go to Chipotle for lunch, bus drivers were much nicer and more patient when I boarded the bus, and although people already hold doors open for me, they’d throw in a nod and a smile. I don’t blame this man at all. Do what you have to do to gain an advantage and repel people’s daily stupidity.
What a shame! This man has to wear scrubs in order to be treated with respect. I notice that as an active duty Latino Soldier in the US Army, & a Combat Action Veteran who deployed to Afghanistan, people look at me with respect & admiration, & let me be. However, when I am dressed in regular attire, I get follow around stores, police officers stare at me as though I am a criminal, etc.
Many of us are so sorry for your horrendous treatment...
Thanks for telling us...
Sad!!! But I can totally see why he feels the need to do this.
TRUE TRUE TRUE TRUE TRUE TRUE TRUE TRUE TRUE TRUE MY SON WEAR HIS SCRUBS HOME 🏡 IN EARLY MORNING 🌄 ON HIS WAYAND HE KEEPS HIS JOB ID. HANDY AT ALL TIMES HIS WIFE ALWAYS KEEPS HER MEDICAL WHITE LAB COAT ON UNTIL SHE MAKES IT 🏡 AND I HAVE THEM TO CALL ME WHEN THEY MAKES IT IN THE DRIVE 🚗 WAY FUNNY HOW OUR FOLKS HAS TO CONTINUE TO DO THIS WHEN THEY SEE THE HOSPITAL 🏥 NAME EVERYTHING ALWAYS OK THANKS DOCTOR FOR THAT ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤NOW I UNDERSTAND WHY SOMETIMES HE REFUSES TO CHANGE TO STREET CLOTHS BUT HE CHANGE TO NEW SCRUB WHEN SHIFT CHANGES BLESSINGS 🙌 ❤
Makes perfect sense.
I prefer going to stores in my work clothes for the same reason. You DO get treated better
He should wear the lab coat. The white lab coat is powerful as we all learned from the Stanley Milgram experiment.
As a brown skinned young woman, I had clearly noticed that if I just walked into a place well dressed, I got a better treatment than if I was in jeans or casual clothing. Upscale stores especially were even more obvious! I’m a well educated professional woman but store clerks can’t tell the difference! Their inherent bias is what they go by. it’s sad that anyone must endure the discrimination. No doubt African Americans have it worse, sadly. Kudos to this brave young man!!
This country is so messed up
World.
Exactly 😢@@imhereforitall9218
Sorry, this entire world has been embedded with sheer hatred and disdain for those with melanated pigmentation. Internationally and locally the majority will often be in denial, but the reality is there. Study history...but perhaps if they had it their way, HISTORY will be erased to fit into their narrative only.
@@imhereforitall9218 "World" is correct. I'm writing this on June 12. 2024, and I heard a report on Democracy Now this morning, and last night I saw several videos on TH-cam about the EU Parliamentary elections in Europe. Right wing victories driven by fear of immigration, ultra nationalism, and racism against Black and Brown people.
And guess what? As long as wp are around it will stay that way...
Incredible human being and and exemplary individual and young professional. He will be a phenomenal Dr hands down!
When I was at the University and then went on to Law School I always wore my school non-hooded sweat shirt and sweat pants that clearly had the school name on it. I also always carried my school ID even when I was not on campus. Because it was a prestigious university everyone in the state knows how challenging it is just to get admitted.
All that still didn't protect you from racism.What a wus.
@norahelaine6041 That is so true.
So True 👍 to them, you were just a product of affirmative action Now you are protected by Diversity and Inclusion
Well, now that they've [senselessly] struck down affirmative action, they can't rely on that tired rhetoric to invalidate your efforts and achievements. Disregard their ever-changing goalposts and proudly rock your success, always🙌🏾
@@patriciaboateng9675 So true. 1 of my nephews just got a full academic scholarship to an Ivy League school. On the schools website the schools describes the student make up as 95% upper class & most of the students are white whose parents are millionaires & billionaires. There were less than 100 Black students out the 10k students. Any racial incidents were swept under the rug but the quality of education was 2nd to none. We asked my nephew is he sure he wants to go there as opposed to the HBCU where he was offered a full ride there? He chose the PWI school. Long story short he will not be going back.
Gosh this breaks my heart. Please continue sharing… you are changing our world, I pray.
I do the same with my USMC wear, it is almost like freedom papers I guess.
But it illicit silent acceptance.
He has been traumatized so badly that he subconsciously dresses in and wears the scrubs everywhere. It is a sign of stress that he does it and basically does not realize it or can remember when it started. Racism is real.
That's exactly what I thought. It's a subconscious at. His mind 🧠 noticed away it could protect him from the thugs known as the police.
Very unfortunate but real.
She said that's something I never have to think about. No duh bitch you White with our without scrubs
I totally feel you on that. I just retired from the military and was always treated differently/better when I was in uniform and when I wasn't it was opposite. It's really sad.
I have told both of my sons always look like you going to or from work or from school. Always look like you have a purpose. It is what it is ....
I'm a Black man who is an avid runner, and often goes on 5 mile runs at night. Years ago, I made the wise decision to invest in purchasing T-shirts, jerseys, and sweat shirts online from Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Princeton Universities, (in that order.) Wearing these shirts has SAVED MY LIFE, several times, when confronted by police while jogging at night. They approach me aggressively for no reason, but once they see that I am wearing a Harvard T-shirt, they automatically de-escalate their behavior, so I can safely provide ID, and then be on my way.
Now scrub sales are gonna sky rocket.
invest now
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Yup 💯 same. Hospice nurse here that goes from home to home. I add my stethoscope too before I get out of the car… and my ID badge. Night and day experience. When I had a luxury vehicle I was treated even better. Sad.
Someone once asked me if I ever had the desire to have children.I said point blank.NO!! Why,he asked? Answer.I don't want the child to look like me.The best I could hope for is for the child to have my intelligence.But in this type of society,that simply is not enough anymore to overcome the terrible negative stereotypes.
This is heartbreaking.
He is telling the truth I notice I thought it was my imagination 🤔
Your story is magnified 1 million times for we black Americans; all over this country called America
It's true , when i was a cook coming home at night wearing " Chef pants " saved my life . Police and thugs respect a working man .
I believe the same and I love wearing my scrubs. It is a form of protection to me also.
You would be surprised how well this tactic works.. people are farrrrrrrr more friendly when they think im a nurse.. especially when i speak with a Caribbean accent vs American accent
This is the saddest. That they treat Africans ans Carribeans worse than their own people. I'm African and I wish more AA people would send their kids at least to school in Africa to develop a stronger sense of self.
I really appreciate the interviewers empathy for what people who don't look like her go through.
I understand where he is coming from. Since covid there is a different level of respect for healthcare workers. But as for myself as a female RN I hate to wear my scrubs when not at work.
He is so right! I’ve been pulled over without my scrubs and given tickets and with scrubs a friendly warning.
Your courage is extraordinary.
I’ll always show someone who is becoming a doctor more respect. But it is a shame he feels he NEEDS to wear the scrubs to be treated equally.
No. He just needs to wear his pants correctly and maybe use a belt.
@@ginger8655…AND YOU NEED TO GET A BRAIN FOR SURE…!!!!!
@@ginger8655: Why would you assume that he sags his pants? You don't know him at all.
@@symonelewis1690 Her attitude is exactly why this is even a thing. See how she jumped to a solution for a non existent issue. Now I'll jump to one- maybe if she gets stops doing coke and gets out of the trailer park she can make more sense!
I feel you fam. Being a Steamfitter Foreman in Alberta as a black man. On site I’m treated with respect and kindness - everyone looks for me before other foreman cause I actually care and know I’m one f’up from being back on the tools. Keep it real with the crew. But once im back at camp without the white hard hat. Im just another ngga. No respect shown, no help, no please or thankyous. And its not just white people. Even my own. So yeah, this touched deep. Thank you. 🙏🏾
Side note - where you get those scrubs? Or should I just wear my white hard hat everywhere?
I feel the same. Whether I’m in my medical uniform or a suit, I feel a lot more safe and accepted by society. In which I think a lot of people feel the same way. But for us black men, it really gives us protection. And could save our lives in many situations.
He’s correct I’m a nurse and I noticed the difference in treatment. I wore my regular clothes a few weeks ago in an auto zone and the guy followed me around.
This is so sad! Thanks Dr for all you do. Big Up Your Nice Clean Self!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I am a black female and I do the same thing, because, I am a medical radiology travel worker and I can be in areas that are not very racially tolerant, so I realize that it helps to humanize my skin color a bit.
Outstanding point of view
Thats exactly what I have been doing for 3 decades, every Day, just to protect myself.
It has worked wonders for me, and I have bought NOTHING but SCRUBS and underwears for 20 years.
Bet on that Blue to help you live.
As an RN this is so true!
Happened to me years ago, Ive had this same mentally ever since.
I have been wearing those scrubs everywhere for years!!
I attest this is 💯 percent true. While wearing scrubs, people smiled at me and said hello, and no one followed me around stores. I realized the difference in treatment and was astounded. I am a black woman. I left my profession of nursing years ago but still had my scrubs (I suppose I held on to them as a thing of pride). It happened that I needed to do laundry and my scrubs (all white) were the only clean clothes I had, so I wore a pair the whole day. As I went about I noticed the elevated treatment from EVERYONE that was not given wearing regular clothes in those same places. After that day I deliberately wore my scrubs a few more times to confirm the difference in treatment of being very respected and trusted in uniform versus being treated like a criminal or almost being discarded in regular clothes. There wasn't even any conversation about profession just simply the fact that I wore white scrubs, and as the gentleman suggested, the scrubs I wore trumped the color of my skin and also trumped my poverty level. All this occurred in Georgia USA.
Ugh! The south. I often wonder how people of any color can stand to live down there. Just full of self righteous bigots. I’ll stay up north, thank you. We’re not perfect up here, but way better than the south, for sure. And I’m white!
I sincerely don't blame him😢. It's sad but he's gotta do what he's gotta do.
Never judge a book by its cover. A man could be in jogging suit but also a prestigious doctor/lawyer/architect/writer … you treat people well bc we are all the same and have the same spirit that needs love and kindness to grow just like a flower needs water.
The things we must do to Live. Thank you for sharing Your story. Stay Safe!
My Lord. This is sooo deep.
I am glad he is exposing this, Enough is enough!
In all fairness... scubs is just THAT comfy as well as symbolic of a being a caregiver or careprovider
I’m a poor White senior woman. Many of these things happen to me. When I’m better dressed, I get more respect from people that see me everyday. These same people don’t even know it’s me. They usually see me in my work clothes. I am a physical worker so I wear clothes that get dirty. Yes. 75 and still working. I have had trouble returning items (small ones even) and I’ve had a receipt. It’s infuriating. Anyway. Just saying..it’s not totally one-sided. Also, much disrespect and violence comes from other members of our ethnic group. This wonderful, Black Doctor is more apt to be hurt or killed by another Black person than a cop…statistically speaking.
Dude should’ve kept that info to himself. Those of us who know what it is know. Now don’t be alarmed when Pookie starts using this as a cover for nefarious activities. They will ruin this image of decency.
Right, releasing this information was a double edged sword
Pookie doesn’t even know where to buy scrubs
Community Human Services stole all my scrubs, intentionally putting me in harms way... Facts...
I can so relate, people are so much nicer when I'm in scrubs!
I have been wearing my scrubs for YEARS now for this very reason.
Thin rim eyeglasses work too. He will look like a professor.
He was profiled. And that’s been going on for yearrrss. And the saddest part is that when cops profile black men in particular, they are usually right in their assumptions which is why it’s been a prevalent practice for so long nationwide.
Too many of us are out here living the “thug life” and those of us that are educated and not with that bullsh*t suffer the consequences 💯
Incredible. May God bless his good deeds. ❤
Bless you man, first impression or what a person is impersonating is serious.
That's deep and it's interesting to hear him explain his experience in the world outside of work!
It is so unfortunate that our society is this way. Good on him for speaking up (and staying safe).
Regardless of how he is treated, he is still about kindness. He is a bigger person than i, because i give back what i get! I'm tired of them and no i don't forgive them!
Unbelievably this is true I am a medical student. When I wear my scrubs, the whole community looks at me differently. I just love what I do and I love my studies.❤
In America, a black man feels more comfortable wearing black and blue, so the cops won't beat him up and make him, well.....black and blue.
Do what you must to survive ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾
Yo it's crazy ..I use to wear my uniform all the time thinking the same thing.. wow
This is absolutely true. I’m treated better and with higher regard when I have on my scrubs.
Obviously, it signals you work a respected occupation. I’d also get treated better if I walked in with a suit to places instead of a t-shirt and jeans. That’s just human nature
This is a systemic issue, the fact that he feel that he can’t wear normal clothing to just dwell in our society is amazing but at the same time you have to own your existence. We’re going to continue to be faced with aggression no matter how you try to adapt. We just got to keep pushing man.
Thank you! I understand because I was married to an army officer and his commanding officer recommended that when driving in the southern USA he should place his military hat in the rear window for protection. Crazy!
Also in healthcare -you are telling the absolute truth. When i stop for gas , the attendants only glance never follow me around the station and even checking into hotels for events -front desk is respectful and does not ask for credit cards for what they call incidentals ??? Scrubs allow basic respect and simple courteous to be extended. Wow, ty i thought i was the only one who noticed. 😢😊😊😊