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Millionaire mocks a poor family in a restaurant, and the waitress gives her a shocking note. Does being a wealthy patron justify treating the staff and other customers of a restaurant poorly? Should the staff tolerate everything?

Jane was the highest-spending customer at the prestigious Dream Palate restaurant in Los Angeles, but this time she went too far. Jane, a woman accustomed to having her whims catered to, frequently unleashed her frustration and arrogance on those less fortunate…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

There seemed to be perverse pleasure in her disdainful and haughty behavior. However, the situation was about to change, and Jane would receive a lesson she would never forget.

Over the years, Jane had been treated like royalty at the restaurant, not because she deserved it, but because of her wealth and influence. She was the typical woman who believed her money could buy not only goods but also respect and submission. However, her latest extravagance was about to become a turning point. Not everyone was willing to tolerate Jane’s behavior. The courageous waiters at the restaurant, tired of her arrogance, were ready to put an end to it. An unforgettable lesson was on its way, one that Jane could never have imagined.

On a quiet Thursday night, Jane’s heart sank when she realized the extent of her arrogance. She finally felt the weight of her actions and knew she would have to answer for them. The story of that night would not be forgotten, ensuring the attention she so craved.

Among the restaurants Jane frequented, Dream Palate was definitely her favorite. This restaurant, a true icon, not only appeared on the best lists in renowned magazines but also was a sanctuary of elegance and charm. The expertly trained staff moved with elegance and efficiency, while the menu, a culinary masterpiece, was the work of renowned chefs, masters in the art of delighting palates with exceptional dishes. Jane always felt more than welcome here.

All customers received first-class treatment, but she believed she deserved special care, a difference reflecting the amount she spent at the establishment. In her mind, the amount she spent not only bought extraordinary culinary experiences but also elevated her above other patrons.

Each visit was an event. The attentive waiters always ensured her favorite table was available. If it was occupied, they did not hesitate to relocate the current occupants, all to accommodate Jane. She reigned in the place and was treated like royalty, a courtesy she attributed to the generous tips she left.

With a presence that did not go unnoticed, Jane made sure to be the center of attention. She and her guests were always the priority, regardless of who else was present. Her loud demeanor and rude behavior towards other customers were her trademarks, creating an atmosphere of discomfort and dissatisfaction among the other patrons.

She left extravagant tips as if money could somehow erase the memory of her rudeness and unpleasant behavior. Enveloped in the atmosphere of a renowned restaurant, the staff and manager, seduced by the generous tips, rarely dared to confront Jane, even when her behavior overflowed with displeasure and rudeness. Although many were irritated, the fear of losing their jobs kept them in apprehensive silence.

But then came that fateful day. The infamous and arrogant millionaire decided to target her arrogance at some unsuspecting customers who were there just to savor the local cuisine. It was a peculiar Thursday, and Jane, accompanied by a group of friends, entered the restaurant around 6:30 p.m. with an air of celebration. Jane announced to the waiters that she had something special to celebrate, demanding the most exclusive dishes on the menu.

The group already showed signs of drunkenness. The kitchen was about to close, but no one dared to deny the millionaire’s request. The chefs, with a mix of resignation and diligence, began to prepare Jane’s extravagant order, starting a night that would prove unforgettable.

The environment was filled with customers, most of them families, enjoying the final moments of their meals in a tranquil atmosphere. Among these customers, one family, in particular, caught attention with their simplicity. Dressed modestly, they shared a silent and deep connection, celebrating the joy of being together as they patiently awaited the plating.

With Jane’s imposing presence and her group’s noisy and domineering energy, the atmosphere quickly changed. One by one, other customers began to leave, leaving the space increasingly empty. It didn’t take long for Jane to achieve her implicit goal: having the restaurant entirely to herself and her group, a temporary kingdom where they reigned uncontested.

However, with her keen eye, Jane noticed that one table was still occupied. A modest family, immersed in their world, had just received their dishes and ordered another round of drinks. A malicious smile appeared on Jane’s face. She loved a challenge and was eager to test her ability to disturb the peace of that family. She began her strategy with loud jokes aimed at her guests but with the clear intention of being heard by the family next to them. Her words were filled with veiled insults, a blatant provocation.

Then, Jane began to question, in a mocking tone, how that family could afford to dine in such a refined place, saying they probably entered the wrong place. With sharp sarcasm, she criticized the family’s clothes and dish choices, insinuating doubt about their ability to pay the bill. Jane reveled in every biting comment aimed at belittling and insulting that family with her venomous words.

But the family, wrapped in their own joy, completely ignored Jane’s provocations. They continued their meal, conversing and laughing among themselves, a picture of contentment that only served to further inflame Jane’s irritation. This led her to redouble her efforts in her futile attempt to disturb the harmony at that table.

As the first course was delicately placed on Jane’s table, an unusual spectacle began to unfold. The woman, with an air of nonchalance, started a provocative game, tossing small pieces of food towards the family. Her guests, caught up in the atmosphere she created, burst into laughter and comments, creating a buzz that echoed through the hall. The scene, filled with boisterous laughter, seemed like something out of a movie, but with an imminent twist.

Jane’s attempt to maintain control of the situation soon proved futile. The level of her comments reached such an uncomfortable peak that the restaurant staff felt compelled to intervene. For the first time, someone challenged Jane, calling her out for her inappropriate behavior.

Jane’s reaction to this confrontation was one of surprise and displeasure, a clear sign that she was not used to being contradicted. With a tone filled with arrogance and disdain, she proclaimed that those people had no right to share the same space as her in the restaurant. After all, in her distorted mind, her wealth and status placed her on an unattainable level. She mocked the idea that they could even afford anything on the menu, convinced they were beyond their means.

As she unraveled her litany of complaints and judgments, a moment of silent dignity unfolded. The family that had endured Jane’s toxic discourse placed the money on the table, a simple but loaded gesture. They stood up, leaving behind nearly untouched plates but carrying with them an aura of fatigue and disgust at Jane’s venomous words. It was a clear sign that despite everything, they maintained their integrity, something that Jane, with all her wealth, seemed to have lost.

With a furtive glance, Jane watched the family leave the restaurant. A sense of triumph invaded her. She was convinced they did not belong in that sophisticated environment. Her friends, in contagious euphoria, celebrated her victory. They felt as if they were the true owners of the place.

But at the moment when the family headed for the exit, one of them, the man of the family, locked eyes with Jane for a fleeting moment. The millionaire hesitated, haunted by a sense of impossible recognition. She thought, trying to dismiss the idea. The family, with their simple clothes, contrasted sharply with Jane and her group. They didn’t seem to share the same social circles. However, Jane couldn’t shake the feeling of familiarity that enveloped her.

Lisa, the waitress who had been serving Jane’s table all night, witnessed everything. Despite the harsh comments and disrespectful behavior of the group, she held her composure, maintaining calm and peace. But upon hearing Jane conversing with a colleague, something changed.

With an air of mystery hanging in the air, the scene unfolded intriguingly. Jane, curious, asked the group if anyone knew the family that had just left. The waitress, with an attentive ear, delicately interrupted and revealed her knowledge about them. Although they weren’t from the neighborhood, she knew them well. A twist was about to happen in Jane’s life, a surprise she never expected.

After the brief comment, the waitress returned to the bar to prepare another round of drinks for that table, leaving Jane with more questions than answers. She was lost in a sea of thoughts, trying to decipher the identity of that man whose gaze seemed strangely familiar. An uncontrollable shiver ran down her spine. Could he be a figure of great influence? Jane doubted it, pondering that someone of such stature would never dress so simply, but deep down, something told her that reality might be very different from what she imagined.

Lisa, the waitress, moved gracefully around the bar, preparing another round of drinks for the table. With agility and a touch of secrecy, she grabbed her notepad. In a quick gesture, she wrote something, a secret perhaps, and with almost magical skill, handed the note to Jane in a way that no one else saw.

What could be written on that paper? A message that would undoubtedly add another layer of suspense to that night already full of mysteries. With a mix of hesitation and curiosity, Jane quickly took the piece of paper and kept it. She didn’t want to read it there under the group’s watchful eyes. Why would Lisa leave her a note, and so discreetly? What could she have to say that was so crucial and confidential that the others READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

at the table shouldn’t hear?

These questions swirled in her mind, creating a whirlwind of speculations and expectations. Jane’s anxiety grew, fueled by the aura of secrecy surrounding the small piece of paper tucked in her pocket. Jane looked at her companions, still having fun trying to order a third round of drinks despite being obviously drunk. At that moment, she tried to disguise her distance and regain the previous enthusiasm, but her mind was far away, consumed by overwhelming anxiety.

Jane found herself unable to resist the urge to uncover the secrets hidden in that note. Each second of waiting felt like an eternity, and curiosity consumed her from within, bubbling with the need to discover what was written. With a clever plan in mind, she cast a casual glance at the group and, with the skill of an actor, announced that she needed to use the restroom. It was the perfect excuse, a moment of privacy to dive into the enigma tormenting her.

With hurried but disguised steps, she walked away, carrying the note that would soon change everything. When she finally read the note, she was even more surprised. The written lines were clear and direct. She had made a grave mistake by insulting and expelling that family from the restaurant. The note announced that the next day, a man Jane supposedly knew very well would contact her to face the consequences of her actions and pay for them. But it was the last sentence of the note that truly captured her attention and made her heart beat faster: “We reap what we sow, and your harvest day has arrived.”

These words echoed in her mind, making her break into a cold sweat as the uncertainty of what was to come enveloped her in a fog of anxiety and fear. She had to know more about this note. Who was that family? Why did the waitress know more than she did? How could she get the answers she needed?

Jane’s curiosity only grew. Wrapped in a cloud of discomfort and apprehension, the woman found herself on the brink of an abyss of uncertainties, deeply fearing the waves of consequences her actions might unleash.

On the other side of the bar, Lisa watched Jane with keen and calculating eyes. With precision, she chose the exact moment to deliver the note to Jane, planning to end her shift soon after this strategic delivery. Her plan was simple but effective: provide as little information as possible, leaving Jane in a state of growing nervousness. This was Lisa’s subtle way of repaying all the offenses and intimidations the arrogant millionaire had inflicted on others. It was a small but significant revenge.

That night, while the shadows of unease danced in her mind, Jane certainly wouldn’t find peace in her sleep. The abusive customer was about to reap the bitter consequences of her actions. Lisa’s strategy of leaving Jane to deal with the situation alone proved successful. That night, Jane became a shadow of herself, absorbed in thoughts and visibly disturbed. Her guests, confused and intrigued, whispered among themselves, wondering if something supernatural had scared her in the bathroom. The abrupt change in her behavior left everyone perplexed. The restaurant’s atmosphere, previously animated by Jane and her guest’s presence, was now filled with a silent and intriguing mystery. Like an echo of her actions, fate was about to give Jane a lesson, a stark reminder of her choices.

Lisa, with a satisfied smile from across the street, secretly observed the unfolding of her meticulously crafted plan. Ruining Jane’s and her friend’s night was a masterful move, completely diverting the woman’s attention and shattering her night of pleasures. She looked back at the night’s events and wondered how something that started so well could end this way. The restaurant was accustomed to her antics; what difference did this random family make?

Lost in her own world, Jane almost forgot to settle the bill, an unusual slip for her. Even more surprising was her omission in tipping the staff, something totally out of her known character for extravagant generosity and tips. That night, she left not a cent. The staff’s tolerance for her presence, which hung by the thread of Jane’s usual generosity, was on the verge.

For the rest of the night, lying in her bed, the woman was lost in an ocean of doubts. Who was that family? Was the note a real threat? Should she really be worried? The questions echoed in her mind without answers, leaving her restless, eyes open in the dark. The woman, always so confident and in control, now found herself drowned in uncertainties, anxiety, and doubt. Sleep, which usually welcomed her easily, eluded her that night. Recent events swirled in her head, a whirlwind of thoughts that gave no respite. Jane couldn’t close her eyes for a single minute, spending the entire night absorbed in imagining who would call her the next day and what the consequences of her thoughtless actions would be. Usually, she was the master of her own destiny, keeping everything under almost perfect control. But that night, oh, that night was different.

The next morning, in her office, Jane struggled to keep her mind occupied. She tried her best not to be trapped in the anxious wait by the phone, but it was in vain. Every moment, she found herself checking the phone, unable to contain the anxiety consuming her. The expectation of who would be on the other end of the line and what that call would bring was almost unbearable. Jane was visibly disturbed. Every phone notification echoed like thunder in her agitated mind.

As the hours dragged on, a heavy silence hung in the air. Then, late in the afternoon, there was Jane, immersed in reading a news article, when the sound of her phone broke the silence. She cast a tense glance at the device. Would this be the call she had been waiting for? To her surprise, the number on the screen was all too familiar. It was from Carter Industries, a partner company and a major client of Jane’s company, known for its frequent purchases of auto parts exceeding $1 million a month. Jane thought it would be just another business call, like so many others, anticipating the satisfaction of another successful sale. For her, it was just another step in her journey of success. However, what Jane didn’t imagine was that fate had other plans for her. This call was not like the others. It was the moment when she would finally face the consequences of her actions. It was time for Jane to reap exactly what she had sown, a decisive moment she never expected.

With enthusiasm, Jane answered the call, but her expression quickly changed to surprise. On the other end of the line, Robert, the owner of Carter Industries, summoned her to a meeting in the conference room. It was an unexpected invitation, as interactions with Carter Industries were always resolved practically through phone calls and emails. Intrigued, Jane questioned the purpose of this unusual meeting, but Robert, with a mysterious tone, insisted on the importance of discussing matters face-to-face.

With a mix of curiosity and surprise, Jane followed the call to meet Robert. Upon entering the conference room, an unexpected scene unfolded before her eyes. Partners from her own company and representatives from the renowned Carter Industries were already waiting, gathered around the table, imbued with palpable anticipation. As Jane made her entrance, Robert greeted her with a firm handshake and a penetrating gaze. It was at that moment that a flash of recognition illuminated Jane’s mind. Robert’s gaze brought to light that strange familiarity Jane had experienced when locking eyes with the man at the restaurant. Although Robert was not the same man from the restaurant, there was something in his gaze that rekindled the enigmatic sensation Jane had felt that day. The intriguing feeling that, in some way, she already knew this person.

For a brief moment, Jane’s heart froze, invaded by doubt. Could Robert have any connection with the family she had insulted the night before? She tried to mask her apprehension, maintaining her usual arrogant demeanor, but it was evident, her discomfort and internal worry.

With an air of solemnity, Robert began with words of gratitude for everyone’s presence. He knew that what he was about to announce was a watershed moment, a crucial moment that, although necessary, would bring consequences for many innocents. The tension was palpable in the air as he prepared to reveal the big announcement. With a firm voice, Robert declared that that day marked a significant turning point for Carter Industries. He announced, with a mix of determination and sorrow, that from that moment on, all ties and contracts with Jane’s company would be definitively severed.

Robert’s words echoed through the room, leaving a trail of surprise and disbelief. The faces of those present reflected a mix of shock and confusion, and among them, Jane stood out. Her perplexed expression was the portrait of total surprise, a mixture of disbelief and a visible effort to understand the magnitude of what had just been announced. The silence that followed was heavy, a prelude to unexpected and unprecedented changes.

Robert, with unshakable firmness, continued his speech. He emphasized that Carter Industries would never condone attitudes of disrespect and humiliation. He declared, with a conviction that resonated throughout the room, that from that moment on, all business relations with Jane’s company were terminated. The reasons were clear. Jane had revealed herself to be an arrogant, disrespectful, and immature person, belittling and humiliating everyone around her. Robert reinforced that money should never outweigh fundamental human values like respect and empathy. He emphasized that everyone, regardless of their social class, deserves respect and dignity, and nothing justifies humiliating someone for their appearance or social status.

Meanwhile, Jane, overwhelmed by a wave of embarrassment, felt her face grow increasingly red. Words escaped her, and the piercing, judgmental eyes of everyone in the room were fixed on her, intensifying her discomfort. The room, once a stage for business, had now become the setting for a dramatic and unforgettable twist.

Robert concluded his speech with a decisive announcement. His company would now make its future purchases from a small local industry known for its unwavering dedication to humanitarian causes. This decision was not just a

strategic business change; it was a strong ethical and human positioning. Robert was marking a new era where values and integrity would shape the future of his company, inspiring everyone around with his courageous and conscious choice.

Jane, in her arrogance, could never have imagined the whirlwind of consequences that would follow her disdainful behavior in the restaurant. She didn’t know that the family she had humiliated included Thomas, Robert’s brother, and that resemblance between the brothers explained the recognition Jane couldn’t decipher. The early return of Robert’s family had sparked curiosity and concern about what had happened for them to arrive so early from dinner. It was then that Thomas revealed the humiliating incident at the restaurant, describing how they were disrespected. While Jane remained oblivious to the true identity of the family she had disparaged, Thomas was fully aware of who Jane was, known for her fortune and fame.

Upon discovering that the perpetrator of the humiliation was Jane, Robert made a drastic and immediate decision to cut all ties with Jane’s company, causing a colossal loss of over $1 million a month. This unexpected turn of events might have been the shock necessary for Jane to start rethinking her attitudes and learning to value humility. A costly lesson, but perhaps the only one capable of changing the perspective of a woman accustomed to buying everything except respect and dignity.

As for the mysterious note, it was nothing more than a clever plan by the waitress herself. She was tired of Jane’s arrogance and intended only to disrupt her night, causing her tension and concern with a false threat. However, she couldn’t have imagined that by a twist of fate, life was already weaving a much more complex plot to teach Jane a harsh lesson.

 

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12 Lies Our Parents Told Us That We Believed Without Question

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Growing up, our parents were our ultimate guides, teaching us about the world—even if they had to get a little creative with the truth. From quirky tales to well-meaning fibs, they often fed us lines we never thought to question.

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Swallowed Gum Stays in You for 7 Years.

Growing up, I believed that swallowing gum meant it would stay in my stomach for seven years. I panicked every time I accidentally swallowed it. As an adult, I looked it up and laughed—turns out it’s just a myth!

If You Cross Your Eyes, They’ll Stay That Way.

My mom always said crossing my eyes would make them “stick that way.” I spent years terrified of making funny faces, only to find out in adulthood it was just her trick to stop me from doing it.

The Tooth Fairy Knows When You’re Lying.

I believed the Tooth Fairy could sense if I lied. I once “found” an extra tooth to get more money, but then I was so scared of getting caught that I confessed to my mom… who was just trying not to laugh.

Popping Your Knuckles Causes Arthritis.

My grandmother swore that if I popped my knuckles, I’d get arthritis. I’d suppress every urge to crack a knuckle until a doctor later told me it was a harmless myth. Now, I pop them whenever I like!

Swallowed Watermelon Seeds Will Grow in Your Stomach.

I spent years spitting out watermelon seeds, terrified they’d grow into a plant inside me. I felt so betrayed when I found out this was just another fun “lesson” adults liked to tell kids.

Birds Will Abandon Their Babies if You Touch Them.

My mom told me birds would abandon their chicks if I touched them, so I never got near a nest. Years later, I found out birds don’t even have a strong sense of smell, and the lesson was just to keep me from “saving” every baby bird I saw. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

The “Poisonous” Car Battery Acid

My dad told me touching the car battery would “burn a hole in your skin.” I thought the battery was oozing poison and avoided it for years, only to learn that it’s not dangerous if you just leave it alone.

Eating Carrots Improves Night Vision.

I would eat loads of carrots as a kid, believing I’d eventually develop “super” night vision. Later I learned carrots have Vitamin A, but they don’t make you see in the dark. I felt so let down!

“Keep a Diary, or You’ll Forget Who You Are.”

My aunt convinced me to write in a diary every day, saying it was “the only way to remember who you are when you’re older.” I kept journals for years out of fear, only to realize one day that memories don’t vanish that easily.

If You Make a Face Too Long, It’ll Stay That Way.

I spent most of my childhood avoiding any facial expressions that might “stick” and ruin my appearance forever. It wasn’t until adulthood that I realized there was no magical force preventing me from pulling faces.

The Moon Follows You When You Drive.

I was convinced as a kid that the moon followed me everywhere I went in the car. I’d point it out to my family every time we’d turn, and they’d nod along—no one told me the moon’s just really far away!

The Ice Cream Truck Will Only Play Music if It’s Out of Ice Cream.

I used to believe the ice cream truck only played its music when it was out of ice cream to tell kids to go home. I spent so many summers disappointed, waiting for the truck to come back, only to realize the music just meant they were driving around!

 

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How The Cornrow Hairstyle Was Used As An Escape Map From Slavery Across South America

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Cornrows have become a crowd favorite for women of every culture in the last 10 years. Whereas it used to be worn by children, especially young African and African American girls, the style has become widely popular across women of all ages.

But many do not know the deep and rich history of the hairstyle that saved the lives of many. Moreover, they do not know of its role in the freedom struggles which have led to the liberties we now enjoy.

Cornrows have long been a facet of African beauty and life. In many African societies, braid patterns and hairstyles indicate a person’s community, age, marital status, wealth, power, social position, and religion. In the Caribbean, the style may be referred to as cane rows to represent “slaves planting sugar cane”, and not corn…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

The style consists of braiding the “hair very close to the scalp in an underhand, upward motion in order to create a single line of raised row, creating the cornrow”.

Blackdoctor.org writes on the history of cornrows:

“Depictions of women with cornrows have been found in Stone Age paintings in the Tassili Plateau of the Sahara, and have been dated as far back as 3000 B.C. There are also Native American paintings as far back as 1,000 years showing cornrows as a hairstyle. This tradition of female styling in cornrows has remained popular throughout Africa, particularly in the Horn of Africa and West Africa.

African Cornrow hairstyle

Historically, male styling with cornrows can be traced as far back as the early nineteenth century to Ethiopia, where warriors and kings such as Tewodros II and Yohannes IV were depicted wearing cornrows.”

Now to its role during the Transatlantic Slave Trade:

During the Atlantic Slave Trade, many slaves were forced to shave their hair to be more ‘sanitary’ and to also move them away from their culture and identity.

But not all enslaved Africans would not keep their hairs cut. Many would braid their hairs tightly in cornrows and more “to maintain a neat and tidy appearance”.

Enslaved Africans also used cornrows to transfer and create maps to leave plantations and the home of their captors. This act of using hair as a tool for resistance is said to have been evident across South America. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

It is most documented in Colombia where Benkos Bioho, a King captured from Africa by the Portuguese who escaped slavery, built San Basilio de Palenque, a village in Northern Colombia around the 17thcentury. Bioho created his own language as well as intelligence network and also came up with the idea to have women create maps and deliver messages through their cornrows.

The site Edtimes explains,

“Since slaves were rarely given the privilege of writing material or even if they did have it, such kind of messages or maps getting in the wrong hands could create a lot of trouble for the people in question, cornrows were the perfect way to go about such things.

African Cornrow hairstyle

No one would question or think that one could hide entire maps in their hairstyle, so it was easy to circulate them without anyone finding out about it.”

Afro-Colombia, Ziomara Asprilla Garcia, further explained to the Washington Post in the article, Afro-Colombian women braid messages of freedom in hairstyles:

“In the time of slavery in Colombia, hair braiding was used to relay messages. For example, to signal that they wanted to escape, women would braid a hairstyle called departes. “It had thick, tight braids, braided closely to the scalp and was tied into buns on the top.

And another style had curved braids, tightly braided on their heads. The curved braids would represent the roads they would [use to] escape. In the braids, they also kept gold and hid seeds which, in the long run, helped them survive after they escaped.”

Garcia said with satisfaction that there has been a resurgence of braided hairstyles in Colombia in recent years. But this reality is not only evident in Colombia but all around the world.

 

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The sad end of Justin Fashanu; first known black gay footballer who commanded a £1m transfer fee

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Justin Fashanu was the first black footballer to command a £1 million transfer fee in 1981.

He was also the first professional footballer to be openly gay. A gifted footballer loved by many, Fashanu nonetheless committed suicide on May 2, 1998, in the U.K., after a 17-year-old boy accused him of sexual assault in the U.S. where he had travelled to and met the man of whom he said their sex was consensual.

Born on February 19, 1961, Fashanu an English footballer of Nigerian heritage played for a variety of clubs between 1978 and 1997 was known by his early clubs to be gay although it was well managed not to draw the attention of the media…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

When he revealed that he was gay, he became the first professional footballer to be openly gay. His transfer from Norwich City to Nottingham Forest in 1981, marked him as the first black footballer to command a £1million transfer fee but critics say little success attended his efforts after the transfer although he continued to play at the senior level until 1994.

“After moving to the United States, in 1998 he was questioned by police when a seventeen-year-old boy accused him of sexual assault. He was charged and an arrest warrant for him was issued in Howard County, Maryland on 3 April 1998, but he had already left his flat. According to his suicide note, fearing he would not get a fair trial because of his homosexuality, he fled to England where he killed himself in London in May 1998. His suicide note stated that the sex was consensual.”

“Fashanu began his career as an apprentice with Norwich City, turning professional towards the end of December 1978. He made his league debut on 13 January 1979, against West Bromwich Albion, and settled into the Norwich side scoring regularly and occasionally spectacularly. In 1980, he won the BBC Goal of the Season award, for a spectacular goal against Liverpool. He managed a total of 103 senior appearances for Norwich, scoring 40 goals. While at the club he was also capped six times for England at under-21 level, although the anticipated call-up to the senior side ultimately never happened.”

Fashanu’s confidence and goals were soon in short supply when Coach Brian Clough in charge of Nottingham Forest discovered he was gay and was frequenting gay nightclubs and bars. When he found it tough adjusting to the playing and lifestyle demands of Clough, he barred him from training with the side leading to him scoring just three goals in 32 league games for Forest in 1981-82.

In August 1982, he was loaned to Southampton (scoring three goals in nine appearances) as he settled in well, helping the “Saints” overcome the sudden departure of Kevin Keegan. His move would have been permanent but of lack of funds. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

Other teams he played for include Notts County, Brighton & Hove Albion, Los Angeles Heat, Edmonton Brickmen, Hamilton Steelers, Manchester City, West Ham United, Leyton Orient and Toronto Blizzard.

Justin Fashanu

Although Fashanu stated his fellow players accepted him generally well following his October 1990 public announcement as gay in the Sun Newspaper becoming the only prominent player in English football to do so, he was nonetheless aware of malicious jokes made about his sexual orientation while becoming a target of constant crowd abuse because of it.

Fashanu was assistant manager for Ivan Golac who was manager of Torquay in February 1992.

It was in March 1998, that the man claimed to police that he had been sexually assaulted by Fashanu after a night of drinking. Homosexual acts were illegal in the US state of Maryland at the time, and the youth stated the act was not consensual but being performed as he awoke. The assault was alleged to have taken place in Fashanu’s apartment in Ellicott City, Maryland, United States. Fashanu was questioned about this by the police on 3 April, but he was not held in custody. The police later arrived at his flat with a warrant to arrest him on charges of second-degree sexual assault, first-degree assault, and second-degree assault, but Fashanu had already fled to England.”

On the morning of 3 May, he was found hanged in a deserted lock-up garage he had broken into, in Fairchild Place, Shoreditch, London, after visiting Chariots Roman Spa, a local gay sauna.

Fashanu’s remains were cremated and a small ceremony was held at City of London Cemetery and Crematorium. Fashanu was listed at number 99 in the Top 500 Lesbian and Gay Heroes in The Pink Paper.

In 2017, Netflix released the film, Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story.

 

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