"As soon as we walked in, the first aisle to the left revealed several racist items. While encountering such items isn't unusual in an antique shop, just a few steps further, we stumbled upon even more offensive pieces. We opted to leave, but as we walked back towards the exit, we encountered even more troubling items in the next aisle. I understand that various vendors have different products, but the store could easily enforce a policy against selling items that depict racial stereotypes in exaggerated and dehumanizing ways. These items should be donated to organizations like AMusBE or the Jim Crow Museum.
I wish I had taken photos to back up my claims. We only managed to get through about 20% of the store and saw over eight racially offensive depictions, including those of Black individuals, Asian cultures, and Native Americans. As a white woman, I found the experience very uncomfortable. Furthermore, the place continues to smell bad and feels dirty. I've never eaten here, but I can't imagine the food would be any better. Overall, the atmosphere is quite off-putting."
