Outrage after Airbnb host allegedly refuses booking when he learns guest is Black

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe host, George Yu Shihfang, had listed his Atlanta-area property as being in a 'peaceful white neighborhood’ (Getty)Sharona Stewart, a Black woman, filed a federal lawsuit alleging an Airbnb host rejected her reservation after discovering her race. The host, George Yu Shihfang, had listed his Atlanta-area property as being in a 'peaceful white neighborhood.' Stewart claims Shihfang became unresponsive and canceled her booking after asking 'racially based questions' that revealed her race. The lawsuit accuses Airbnb of failing to act on Stewart's complaint and of allowing the discriminatory advertisement to remain on its platform. Stewart's attorney, Bataski Bailey, stated the lawsuit aims to hold the host and Airbnb accountable for alleged racial discrimination and ensure such practices are challenged. In fullAirbnb host who offered stay in ‘peaceful white neighborhood’ sued for rejecting Black guestThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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