I was really hoping I wouldn’t have to write this post as we tried giving ownership time to handle this situation correctly but after many communications from parties involved with empty promises to get back to us in a timely manner … we have now been ghosted. On Dec 15th, a group of my friends and I came to Tailgate to enjoy some beverages and Karaoke. On last call, a couple of people in our group went to the bar to order a shot. Our other friend walked up to the bar and an off-duty bartender said “Not for you. We are closed black girl” … to which clearly there were big reactions. Of course, there was drinking involved (on both sides) so emotions were high, but I would hope that there would be heightened emotions when standing up for what was clearly wrong and a pointed racist comment. There was also another comment made after that which I am uncomfortable even typing the sentence but it involved the N word. We got kicked out (which wasn’t unexpected … but we did expect fair treatment for all parties involved) and as we were trying to get an Uber, the off-duty bartender and her friend group were allowed to stay inside and continue to scream things at our group. We left, and multiple people in our group reached out to the owner and management the next day. The owner apologized and said she would review the video footage as she didn’t review it with audio and follow up. We haven’t heard back as promised even after reaching out many times. Unfortunately, the things that were said are a hate crime. I want to support small, local businesses and would have hoped this was handled with grace. My fear is that there is a member of the staff here who clearly has a pointed view and to me, that is dangerous to have working at your establishment. Wishing for better, fair treatment …and a safe place for all.