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Black Woman Kicked Out of Virginia YMCA Class Because She Wouldn’t Give Up Her …
At a YMCA in Virginia, a Black woman recorded herself being harassed by YMCA employees to move out of a seat she had a right to sit in.
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YMCA Dispute Sparks Discrimination Allegations Over Seating
A dispute over seating at a local YMCA has sparked allegations of racial discrimination. On August 21, 2025, a woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, recorded an incident where she claims she was asked to move from her spot in a class, despite arriving first. She stated that another participant, a Caucasian woman, who arrived later, was not asked to move. The video shows the woman filming engaging in a verbal exchange with the Caucasian woman and a male YMCA employee. The employee is seen instructing the filming woman to move. The filming woman expressed her frustration, stating, "This is the second time that they have tried to get me to move. And I have told them that I am not moving. I got here first." The video, shared online, has drawn significant attention and comments from viewers, with some expressing solidarity and others questioning the circumstances. The YMCA has not yet issued a public statement regarding the incident.
