TD Bank Low-Key Had to Pay Up After Alleged Racial Profiling 😬
TD Bank settles human rights complaint by B.C. Muslim-Indigenous man. TD Bank just settled a human rights sitch with a Muslim-Indigenous dude in B.C. after a sus bank teller questioned his status card. They threw down some cash for damages, a washing ceremony, and training upgrades. Healing vibes al
TL:DR
TD Bank just settled a human rights sitch with a Muslim-Indigenous dude in B.C. after a sus bank teller questioned his status card. They threw down some cash for damages, a washing ceremony, and training upgrades. Healing vibes all around, but dude switched banks, so...
The Deets
Okay, fam, so peep this. Back in 2021, Sharif Mohammed Bhamji, who's Muslim and Indigenous (from the Heiltsuk Nation), went to TD Bank in Surrey, B.C., tryna open an account. But the teller was acting kinda sus about his Indian status card, like they thought it was fake or something. 🚩 Big yikes.
Turns out, TD Bank had to pay up to settle a human rights complaint. We're talking general damages (💰💰💰), skrilla for the Urban Heiltsuk Support Team, and even funded a whole traditional Heiltsuk washing ceremony. They also promised to level up their training so this kinda mess doesn't happen again. The exact amount? Top secret.
After the bank visit, things got even weirder. The police showed up at Bhamji's crib asking questions 'bout his name and status. Turns out, everything was legit. 🤦♂️
TD Bank apologized to Bhamji, his fam, the Heiltsuk Nation, and everyone else affected. They're saying they're tryna do better, which is the bare minimum tbh. Heiltsuk Nation Chief Marilyn Slett says TD Bank participating in the washing ceremony is setting a new standard for other companies. But Bhamji? He bounced and took his money elsewhere. ✌️ He's hoping his situation encourages others to speak out about similar L situations and makes waves in the culture for the better.
Abbreviations Glossary
| Abbreviation | Full Form |
|---|---|
| Low-key | Slightly, somewhat, subtly. |
| Sus | Suspicious. |
| Dude | A person (gender neutral). |
| Fam | Friend(s). |
| Peep | Take a look. |
| Sitch | Situation. |
| Bounced | Left. |
| L | Loss or defeat. |
| W | Win or victory. |
| Skrilla | Money. |
| Crib | House or place where someone resides. |
| Top Secret | Confidential information. |