Erica Thomas Confronts The Man Who Allegedly Told Her to “Go Back Where She Came From”
On Friday, Rep. Erica Thomas went live on Twitter explaining what happened to her over the weekend at a Publix grocery store in Mableton, Georgia. Thomas sobbed while explaining that as she was in the checkout lane, she was told to “go back where you came from,” by a white man because she had too many items in the express lane.
“People are getting really out of control with this, with this white privilege,” Thomas claimed in the video. “People need to see the hate that is going on in this country. The hate is real.” She explains that she was afraid to leave the grocery store for fear that the man would stalk her or “take out a gun.”
The lawmaker has plenty of support from followers who began using the hashtag #IStandWithErica after seeing her emotional video.
Erica Thomas is a Georgia state representative. Not that it matters. No Black woman should have to suffer this sort of treatment.
— Imani Gandy (@AngryBlackLady) July 20, 2019
But she’s literally a public servant. This is heart-breaking. https://t.co/m0ptUP2IOw
Thomas, who holds the position as Minority Caucus Vice Chair, is seeking re-election as a member of the House of Representatives in District 39.
On Saturday, Thomas was waiting to be interviewed by Christian Jennings of Channel 2 Action News, when Eric Sparkes, the man who she accused of verbally attacking her, showed up outside of Publix.
Watch:
This man thinks he’s gonna talk to the local news station and get his 5 minutes of fame?! No! ThIs iS MY FiVe MiNuTeS oF FaMe!#EricaThomas #HateHoaxpic.twitter.com/chSHDnZAIS
— Alana Mastrangelo (@ARmastrangelo) July 21, 2019
In this video clip, Eric Sparkes tells his version of what happened, denies ever saying “go back where you came from,” but admits he called her a b*tch.
I’ve heard enough of Eric Sparkes side. First of all you racist, it’s “Vice Chair Thomas” to you. #IStandWithErica. OK @PublixHelps @Publix, you heard this penis free white man, saying your policy is to let customers work it out amongst them selves. How’s that working out for ya? https://t.co/oKUD1elIxa
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) July 21, 2019
Eric Sparkes has been vocal about his feelings for President Trump on social media.
NOTE: Eric Sparkes, who allegedly told @itsericathomas to ‘go back where she came from’ is both Cuban AND seriously anti-Trump. He also alleges that she is lying about the racial component to the confrontation, but admits calling her a b****. Any witness?https://t.co/pdXNmQiw9m pic.twitter.com/i9QKLmAkTr
— Chet Cannon (@Chet_Cannon) July 20, 2019
Here’s a full interview with Eric Sparkes and lawmaker Thomas:
Tell us what you think, who is telling the truth?
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