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| - A few months ago I went into this gym to inquire about a membership for my family and me, but what happened next was so shocking. I walked in and was asked for an ID. I explained to the young girl at the counter that I just want to speak with someone regarding a membership. She called a young boy to the front who would only identify himself as Jeff. He too asked to see my ID. I asked why he needed to see an ID, he said it was "company policy". He showed absolutely no interest in selling me a membership, or even showing the facility to me. I then expressed disbelief that the company would request an ID from someone just for expressing an interest in joining the health club , and asked to see a manager to which "Jeff" replied "well, I'm it. I asked him "are you guys really interested in selling memberships?". At which time this young boy said, to me, "I'm going to have to ask you to leave" I complied, retreated to my Porsche, parked in the parking lot and called the corporate office in California and spoke to a woman who answered the phone. She advised that She would have someone return my call. I have since called and left 3 subsequent messages, and 11 months later no one has called. I'm not the kind of person to claim racism, however, I know for a fact that this gym doesn't request identification from non- blacks who walk in to inquire about club membership at their facility. Does this happen to every black man who walks in their doors? Hmmm?
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