Hotel sued over claim they ignored Black mans resume until he used a white name [Video]

A Black man in Detroit is suing a hotel, alleging that he was only offered a job interview after he changed his name on his resume.

On July 3, Dwight Jackson, 27, filed a lawsuit against the four-star Shinola Hotel. He claimed that his job application using the name “Dwight Jackson” was rejected – but a second application under the name “John Jebrowski” received an interview invitation.

Jackson had started applying for jobs on reception at the luxury hotel in January and kept sending applications through April.

According to Jon Marko, Jackson’s attorney, his client had previous work experience in hospitality roles, including as a front desk agent at other Detroit luxury hotels. Marko provided Jackson’s resume to CNN, which confirmed the job history.

Marko said Jackson was “eminently qualified” for the …