I'm at Walmart getting groceries and various items with my 12 yo black son who has autism and is paranoid of Covid so he religiously wears a mask when we are out. This security guard walks up to him behind me and is mumbling under his breath staring in his direction, took a min before it felt weird as I was browsing for portable speakers which are behind the locked glass but they were right behind me over my shoulder. Imagine my surprise turning around after noticing him staring down my son who looks like a deer in headlight, rightly so, as this gigantic security guard is in his personal space not 2.5 feet away in a stance that immediately made me uncomfortable. Immediately made me think of self defense class, like a fighting pose, he was pulling his pants up like he was about to pounce. I ask what's wrong? After continuing to stare at my son while I'm staring him down and walking to get in between as he finally breaks the stare, he's goes something like "oh nothing, I thought he was about to steal they put on the mask right before they grab and run, sorry" (paraphrasing) and he left. UNACCEPTABLE! Black children look older. He's 12 and further, one shouldn't be thought a criminal because they have a mask on when we are just exiting a pandemic. People are still paranoid and still catching covid so wearing a mask today isn't out of place. If someone doesn't do something don't be running up on them. Especially a child. read more