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Black luxury CEO claims Nordstrom manager racially profiled him
Black luxury brand founder says Nordstrom manager stalked him and racially profiled him over service dog
In brief
Black luxury brand founder says Nordstrom manager stalked him and racially profiled him over service dog Kellam alleges Nordstrom manager racially profiled him at Scottsdale store, citing service dog leash issue Originally reported by New York Post.
Kellam says manager stalked him
Charles Kellam, founder of luxury brand Fruitful Rooster, claims a Nordstrom manager followed and confronted him at Scottsdale Fashion Square in March.
“Manager told me next time I should bring a leash”
Service dog leash dispute
Kellam says his German Shepherd, Ruby, a trained service animal, was not properly leashed by Nordstrom staff.
“Manager said next time I should bring a leash”
Racial profiling claim
Kellam alleges the manager racially profiled him because he is black during a March 21 confrontation at Nordstrom in Scottsdale, Arizona.
“I was singled out because I am black”
Civil rights deadline
Kellam must file a racial discrimination complaint with Arizona officials by Wednesday, as state law allows 180 days from the incident.
“Arizona law gives 180 days to file complaints”
GoFundMe campaign
Kellam launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $30,000 for his brick-and-mortar store after the incident, having raised over $800.
“Goal is $30,000 for new store”
The bottom line
Kellam alleges Nordstrom manager racially profiled him at Scottsdale store, citing service dog leash issue
