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LSEG fires Stephen Carega for following black boy unprovoked

rmtsa by rmtsa
October 20, 2024
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Another example of racial profiling has surfaced, leaving many of us once again asking: when will this stop? A Florida teen, who was simply out for a walk in his own neighborhood, was targeted by a group of non-Black men who followed him, harassed him, and questioned his right to be there. 

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What should have been a peaceful stroll to make a phone call turned into a 10-minute nightmare of relentless suspicion and intimidation.

Sound familiar? #RestInPeaceTrayvonMartin and the list of all other names whom police harass. 

Thankfully, the victim is still alive. 

A Walk Turns Into Racial Profiling

The disturbing footage, captured by the teen and posted by his mother on TikTok, shows several men trailing the young Black male through a gated Sarasota community. 

Despite his clear statements that he lived in the neighborhood, the men refused to believe him, hurling accusations and insults. 

One even called him a “loser.”

As reported by Yahoo Finance, the teen’s mother explained that her son had been walking to find better cell reception after Hurricane Milton knocked out power in their home. What he encountered instead was a group of men who saw his presence as a threat based solely on the color of his skin.

The situation escalated when one of the men angrily reached into a vehicle, attempting to retrieve a gun. 

Fortunately, another neighbor held him back before the confrontation could become even more dangerous. According to NewsOne, the parallels to the murder of Ahmaud Arbery are haunting—Arbery was chased and killed in 2020 while jogging through his own Georgia neighborhood, also targeted for simply existing while Black. 

Though this young man’s story didn’t end in violence, the fear and trauma he endured are undeniable.

Viral Video Sparks Accountability

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As is too often the case, it took a viral video and public outrage to spur any kind of accountability. The footage has amassed more than 5 million views on TikTok, with users flooding social media to demand justice. 

One of the men in the video, identified as Stephen Carega, worked for the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). As the pressure mounted, LSEG launched an internal investigation, leading to Carega’s suspension and subsequent firing.

In a statement shared by Yahoo Finance, an LSEG spokesperson confirmed details.

“The individual involved was initially suspended while we investigated the matter. The investigation has now concluded, and the individual’s employment has been terminated.” 

The company also reiterated its zero-tolerance policy against racism and harassment, but the damage has been done. 

No corporate statement can erase the fact that, in 2024, Black people still have to fear for their safety while doing the most basic of things—walking through their own neighborhoods.

 

Racial Profiling Remains a Constant Threat

As the video continues to circulate online, the story has become another grim reminder that racial profiling is still very much alive in America. It’s exhausting to watch these same stories play out time and time again, where the burden of proof is placed on Black people just to justify their presence.

The teen’s mother, in her TikTok post, expressed both relief that her son made it home safely and frustration over the ordeal. 

“I do not want to live in a community that does not welcome me and my children because [of] the color of our skin.”

Social media sleuths claim to have identified the other members of the wannabe lynch mob, and hopefully, this will lead to more consequences than just losing a job.

This incident, like many others before it, forces us to confront the reality that the US still suffers with race matters. Though Carega was quickly removed, it’s clear that more needs to be done to stop these incidents from happening in the first place.



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