DSTRKT, a popular London nightclub, has come under fire for discriminating against a group of black women. Lin Mei, one of the women who was in contact with a promoter, was told that some of her friends were “too fat” and “too dark” to earn entry.
News of the incident was soon picked up by sites like Clutch Magazine, The Voice, and even BBC News, and quickly spread through social media on both sides of the pond. Many called for Karrueche Tran, who is hosting an event at DSTRKT to join a growing boycott by canceling her appearance.
Tran called the situation “unfortunate” but didn’t state that she would be canceling her appearance. DSTRKT has not responded to any media regarding the controversy, but instead has been quietly posting pictures of black women to their social media pages and promoting Tran’s appearance.
#dstrkt are posting photo of a black woman, to show us all how they aren't racist…. pic.twitter.com/KURtGCWI1x
— A Soldier of the Art (@SelinaNBrown) September 29, 2015
Protestors are currently gathered outside the club.
#Dstrkt protest #racistclub pic.twitter.com/vWuMUnmFBe
— usayd (@usayd) September 29, 2015
Protester with a message. #DSTRKT pic.twitter.com/9J8QSu1oDz
— Queen Sunny Ade (@SincerelyAde) September 29, 2015
Another protester with a message. #DSTRKT pic.twitter.com/EIUKARXveY
— Queen Sunny Ade (@SincerelyAde) September 29, 2015
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