Nicole Byer's Racism Incident At Stand-Up Event Is Terrifying | WATCH For FULL STORY
Nicole Byer, the stand-up comedian, recently faced distressing racist comments during her Wisconsin show and she recalled this frightening incidence in a podcast. Watch the video above as Nicole highlights the ongoing need to combat racism and create inclusive spaces.
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00:00Comedian Nicole Byer recently experienced a distressing encounter with racist hecklers
00:05during a stand-up show in Wisconsin, shedding light on the persistent issue of racism in
00:10entertainment and beyond.
00:12The incident, which occurred during a live performance, has sparked widespread discussion
00:16and calls for greater awareness and action against such behavior.
00:20Known for her roles in Nail It and Girl Code, recently appeared on Dinner's On Me podcast
00:25by Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and recounted the unsettling experience.
00:30During the stand-up show in Appleton, Wisconsin, she said the crowd was unruly.
00:34And when a black feature was on stage, a man from the crowd commented,
00:38Smile, we can't see you.
00:39Nicole added, I was like, what the eff?
00:43After the show, the comedian refused to meet and greet the people.
00:47Though there were good ones in the crowd, the majority of them were garbage.
00:51Nicole called the people, bad people, bad vibes.
00:54I couldn't believe that a man said that.
00:57The racist incident just blew away Nicole's mind and learnt Appleton's history later.
01:02It is a sundown town, a city that enforces anti-black segregation, despite the laws being
01:07overturned.
01:08Nicole decided not to return to the town after the scary incident.
01:13Nicole Byer's resilience and willingness to speak out have inspired many to join the
01:18fight against hate.
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