Se Habla English Only. The story of Attorney Aaron Schlossberg.

It’s Tueday, May 15th, lunchtime in New York City. Attorney Aaron Schlossberg is picking up his lunch at a nearby deli. Schlossberg hears Spanish being spoken by a few employees. He’s not liking it and he lets them know. And it’s all captured on a smartphone. Before long Aaron’s rant goes viral. Teresa’s guests, WPIX-New York Reporter Andrew Ramos. He confronted Aaron Schlossberg not long after the incident. And Emily Sanchez Solano, who recorded the outburst. As this episode was being edited, Schlossberg claimed *I’m not racist*. Sincere apology? Hear how it all went down on this episode of Stories Beyond the Headlines. Se Habla English Only. 

Visit these links:

https://twitter.com/andrewramostv/status/997139792310816768?lang=en

http://pix11.com/2018/05/17/new-york-attorney-in-racist-rant-video-has-history-of-confrontations/

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/22/nyregion/schlossberg-i-am-not-racist-lawyer-issues-apology.html

https://www.buzzfeed.com/tasneemnashrulla/people-spoke-spanish-new-york-man-video-threats?utm_term=.bgq11gvV9#.epxqqgoaR

http://www.melawny.com/

reVolver Podcasts would like to thank our guests Andrew Ramos, Tracy Thomas and Lennon Edwards.

Host: Teresa Rodríguez

Showrunner: Carmen Lucas

Editor: Andy Stermer

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