Eric André Says He Was ‘Racially Profiled’ and ‘Detained’ at Melbourne Airport: ‘I Do Not Feel Safe. I Do Not Want to Be Humiliated’
variety.comEthan Shanfeld Eric André says he was “racially profiled” and “detained” at the Melbourne Airport after a series of flights from New York City.
In a video posted to Instagram, the comedian and actor said he was “pulled out of a lineup and put in a special line in Melbourne where I was sniffed thoroughly by a dog.” “It’s one of the many times I’ve been racially profiled at the airport,” André said. “So this is a message for all Black, brown and indigenous people traveling through Melbourne today.” André then asked his nearly 3 million followers if anyone had information about the specific police program, or statistics on how many white passengers versus people of color are selected.
He also solicited recommendations for a discrimination lawyer in Australia. André said he traveled to Australia from New York to film a project, with stops in Los Angeles and Brisbane.
He asked that future employers in Melbourne hire a police escort to accompany him through the airport. “I do not feel safe in the Melbourne Airport.
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