This week, a bailiff stopped me and acted as though I was in the wrong place as I walked through a portion of the courthouse that is restricted to attorneys and judges.

I'm an attorney. I was wearing a suit and conducting myself just like every other attorney in that area.

This is not the first time that has happened. I can think of several other instances in various counties where courthouse security has assumed that my black skin means I must not be an attorney.

I'm tired of it.

#racism

@eric What State did this happen in?

So sorry.

@MiaLis79 a rural county in Illinois

@eric That explains a lot.

I just sent you another post... I'm sure what goes on my town is not uncommon in rural areas. 😢 😱