After Being Rejected For A Booking Because Of His Race This Black Tech Entrepreneur Started Noirebnb

[MrScorpio]

A study conducted by the Harvard Business School reveals that travelers with distinctly “black sounding” names are significantly more likely to have their requests rejected when trying to book accommodations on Airbnb than travelers with “white sounding” names. Rohan Gilkes, a black traveler and tech entreprenur who experienced overt discrimination when trying to use Airbnb has created Noirebnb, in hopes of offering black travelers a safe, inclusive alternative.

Back in April, Black users used the hashtag #AirbnbWhileBlack to relay stories of rejected bookings and questionable interactions, while trying to use the platform to reserve a place to stay. In early May, one user shared his story of being rejected by a host on Airbnb and then being accepted for the same booking, when he created 2 new profiles for a fictional white users.

http://superselected.com/after-being-rejected-for-a-booking-because-of-his-race-this-black-tech-entrepreneur-started-noirebnb/

We're not going to let white supremacy hold back black excellence, now are we?

[GreenPartyVoter]

1. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Didn't there used to be a booklet back in the

day that helped AAs plan for safe travels and stays? I feel like I ran across this info not long ago. Maybe teaching Social studies this past year? I subbed a lot in middle school during their civil rights unit.

[MrScorpio]

2. Yep, I was thinking the same thing.

At least we can use the same hotels and motels as everyone else for now. I'm wondering when that's going to regress as well.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

3. I hate this new unregulated economy

Because we have no control over this as a society.

This is why I refuse to have anything to do with Airbnb or uber.

[Canesfan]

4. We have power through the invisible hand of the market

And must learn to use it more

[lovemydog]

5. This looks great to me.

I sent them an email saying I'd like to be notified when it launches. They sent a reply back. Might be a nice way to meet some good people if they're visiting New Mexico.