In one recent incident in Ohio’s affluent neighborhood, a neighbor called out the real estate developer, Mike Jenkins, to question whether he actually lived in his own home. The incident went viral after his home security camera captured the dispute that has sparked debate across communities on racial profiling and how neighbors treat one another.
The incident happened when a woman, later identified as Michelle Bishop, was jogging with her two young children. Feeling threatened as a vehicle slowly approached them, Bishop ran towards the nearest house, which happened to be Jenkins’ residence. When Jenkins arrived and identified himself as the homeowner, Bishop replied, “I don’t believe that,” before leaving the property with her children.
After the video went viral, Bishop received heavy criticism online, with many calling her out for racial profiling. Bishop issued a statement afterward, denying any racist intentions and said she was only concerned about her children’s safety. Bishop added that she could not see Jenkins’ race at the time of the incident because it was dark outside, and she has reached out to her neighbors to apologize for what happened.
Jenkins took to his Instagram account to address the situation and how calm he was during the incident. He said he was proud that even in the hardest moments, he was able to handle the situation with class and not spaz out when it could have been so easy to lose control.
This incident has highlighted the issues of living in a predominantly white neighborhood and how community awareness and understanding are needed to avoid this from happening to others in the near future.
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