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Neighbors, hopefully she wins! A Georgia woman is suing Airbnb after she claims she was denied the opportunity to book a rental located in a “peaceful white neighborhood”.
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According to reports, Sharona Stewart says she found a six-bedroom home in Dunwoody, Georgia, and exchanged introduction messages with the host before things allegedly took a turn. Stewart claims the host began asking questions before abruptly rejecting her reservation.
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Afterward, she says she took a closer look at the listing and noticed it described the area as a “peaceful white neighborhood” with “no neighbors around.” Stewart has since filed a federal lawsuit against the host and Airbnb alleging racial discrimination. She claims the platform failed to act quickly after she reported the listing.
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Her attorney argues the wording used in the listing, along with the alleged rejection of her booking, raises serious concerns about discriminatory housing practices. The lawsuit also claims Airbnb allowed the listing to remain active for months after being notified of the alleged issue.
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Airbnb has since responded, stating that discrimination has no place on its platform and confirming that the host has been permanently removed. Thoughts? 💭
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According to reports, Sharona Stewart says she found a six-bedroom home in Dunwoody, Georgia, and exchanged introduction messages with the host before things allegedly took a turn. Stewart claims the host began asking questions before abruptly rejecting her reservation.
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Afterward, she says she took a closer look at the listing and noticed it described the area as a “peaceful white neighborhood” with “no neighbors around.” Stewart has since filed a federal lawsuit against the host and Airbnb alleging racial discrimination. She claims the platform failed to act quickly after she reported the listing.
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Her attorney argues the wording used in the listing, along with the alleged rejection of her booking, raises serious concerns about discriminatory housing practices. The lawsuit also claims Airbnb allowed the listing to remain active for months after being notified of the alleged issue.
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Airbnb has since responded, stating that discrimination has no place on its platform and confirming that the host has been permanently removed. Thoughts? 💭
Neighbors, hopefully she wins! A Georgia woman is suing Airbnb after she claims she was denied the opportunity to book a rental located in a “peaceful white neighborhood”.
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According to reports, Sharona Stewart says she found a six-bedroom home in Dunwoody, Georgia, and exchanged introduction messages with the host before things allegedly took a turn. Stewart claims the host began asking questions before abruptly rejecting her reservation.
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Afterward, she says she took a closer look at the listing and noticed it described the area as a “peaceful white neighborhood” with “no neighbors around.” Stewart has since filed a federal lawsuit against the host and Airbnb alleging racial discrimination. She claims the platform failed to act quickly after she reported the listing.
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Her attorney argues the wording used in the listing, along with the alleged rejection of her booking, raises serious concerns about discriminatory housing practices. The lawsuit also claims Airbnb allowed the listing to remain active for months after being notified of the alleged issue.
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Airbnb has since responded, stating that discrimination has no place on its platform and confirming that the host has been permanently removed. Thoughts? 💭
Nolan Wells’ parents are speaking out in their first interview since their son’s death, calling for a thorough investigation and an independent autopsy. They also raised questions about his Snapchat accounts, saying they found no photos or videos from his Horn Island trip, which they say was unusual for Nolan because he typically documented moments when he was having fun. Thoughts? 🎥 #nolanwells
Nolan Wells’ parents are speaking out in their first interview since their son’s death, calling for a thorough investigation and an independent autopsy. They also raised questions about his Snapchat accounts, saying they found no photos or videos from his Horn Island trip, which they say was unusual for Nolan because he typically documented moments when he was having fun. Thoughts? 🎥 #nolanwells
