Katie Hill’s support of Matt Gaetz, who made a point of criticizing a HBCU for receiving COVID-19 relief money, reminds me of how white women in the workplace have often left black people (esp. women) in the lurch whenever discrimination claims are raised.

“Matt said this during the meeting and it was ... "

“Maybe you misunderstood him. He’s a nice guy!"

“Matt is consistently rude to black women ... "

“I don’t get that impression."

“Uh ... OK."

“Matt is making my life miserable here. I’m at the point of quitting. I’m going to HR. Can you at least confirm he’s said these things?"

“Oh, I don’t know. Isn’t this about how you feel?"