Summary
A 22-year-old Black woman, Tinu Ijewemen, from Ohio, shared her experiences of racial microaggressions after owning a golden retriever. Many people have commented that golden retrievers are "a white people dog," leading to unwanted reactions from her community and strangers.
Key Facts
- Tinu Ijewemen is a 22-year-old Black woman living in Ohio.
- She has faced racial microaggressions related to her owning a golden retriever named Josie.
- Strangers and some extended family members have made comments about her choice of dog breed.
- Ijewemen describes microaggressions as stereotypes people have about Black people and their interests.
- Her comments gained significant attention on Reddit, receiving over 48,000 votes and 3,700 comments.
- Ijewemen appreciates support from other Black golden retriever owners online.
- She expresses frustration over constant comments that challenge stereotypes about her.
