"I Can See the Color": Minneapolis Uber Driver Confronts Border Patrol Agent Over Racism
A Somali-American Uber driver, Ahmed Bin Hassan, recently found himself in a confrontation with a Border Patrol agent that has left many questioning the motivations behind such interactions. According to Hassan, he was approached by the agent at an airport in Minneapolis after Renee Nicole Good's murder earlier that day, which had sparked outrage over the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Hassan stated that his initial encounter with the Border Patrol agent was fueled by his recognition of racism, as he felt the agent was profiling him due to his appearance and accent. The agents, who were part of a massive crackdown on immigrants in the Twin Cities following President Donald Trump's racist comments about the Somali community, questioned Hassan about his immigration status.
The driver replied that if they wanted information from him, they should have used his real name instead of referring to him with letter-and-number designations. He said he was not scared, and rather chose to engage in a conversation, using humor to calm himself down. When asked about the incident, Hassan stated that he is proud of his actions, saying "They could see my color," referring to how racism affects people's lives.
The confrontation between Hassan and the Border Patrol agents has sparked discussions about immigration policies and the growing presence of white nationalist groups in the U.S. According to Bin Hassan, it was not an easy time for him getting hired due to his race and faith as a black Muslim immigrant.
He had faced rejections from jobs he applied for due to his ethnic background before becoming an Uber driver last month, where he continues to drive peacefully despite being aware of potential confrontations with ICE agents.
A Somali-American Uber driver, Ahmed Bin Hassan, recently found himself in a confrontation with a Border Patrol agent that has left many questioning the motivations behind such interactions. According to Hassan, he was approached by the agent at an airport in Minneapolis after Renee Nicole Good's murder earlier that day, which had sparked outrage over the actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Hassan stated that his initial encounter with the Border Patrol agent was fueled by his recognition of racism, as he felt the agent was profiling him due to his appearance and accent. The agents, who were part of a massive crackdown on immigrants in the Twin Cities following President Donald Trump's racist comments about the Somali community, questioned Hassan about his immigration status.
The driver replied that if they wanted information from him, they should have used his real name instead of referring to him with letter-and-number designations. He said he was not scared, and rather chose to engage in a conversation, using humor to calm himself down. When asked about the incident, Hassan stated that he is proud of his actions, saying "They could see my color," referring to how racism affects people's lives.
The confrontation between Hassan and the Border Patrol agents has sparked discussions about immigration policies and the growing presence of white nationalist groups in the U.S. According to Bin Hassan, it was not an easy time for him getting hired due to his race and faith as a black Muslim immigrant.
He had faced rejections from jobs he applied for due to his ethnic background before becoming an Uber driver last month, where he continues to drive peacefully despite being aware of potential confrontations with ICE agents.
. So Ahmed Bin Hassan is this Somali-American Uber driver who's had it up to here (
) with racism, right? I mean, can you blame him? He sees the color, man... the color of racism and profiling 
. It's like, if they wanted info from him, why not just use his real name instead of some random ID number? 
. I'm all about using visual thinking to break the tension, like a diagram with a big X through racism and profiling 
.
). And now we're talking about immigration policies like they're some kind of puzzle piece that can be solved 
.
. Maybe someone should create a diagram or infographic highlighting all these issues... just saying 
I mean come on, who needs more drama in their daily rides? An Uber driver confronting a Border Patrol agent over racism just to prove a point... it's like, what's the end goal here? 
And why did he have to make light of it with humor? It's not like that's going to change anything. 
Anyway, it's good to know that some people are speaking out against racism and ICE, even if it's a bit of an awkward situation 
. It's crazy how racism can make people question their own safety & well-being, but he chose to use humor & stand up for himself instead of letting it get him down 
. Kudos to him for being proud of who he is & fighting against those racist agents 
. We need more people like him in this world ! 
. And what really gets me is how long it took for someone to speak up about these systemic issues affecting immigrants of color... shouldn't we have better systems in place by now? 
And can you even believe how hard it is for him to find a job because of his race and faith? It's just heartbreaking...
they were askin him about his imigration statis and hes all like "yo wut u want?? u cud hav usd my real name tho lol" 
its so sad that ppl still got racism in their hearts 
but i gotta give it 2 Ahmed, he kept calm & didnt let them get under his skin 
and thought he could just profile Ahmed like that?!?!? But honestly what I love most about Ahmed's reaction is how calm and confident he was 
I'm still shook 
by the story of Ahmed Bin Hassan's encounter with the Border Patrol agent. Like, can't we just have a respectful conversation without being profiled based on our appearance or accent? 
but he's still rocking on as an Uber driver 
. I'm super proud of him for standing up against those racist Border Patrol agents and using humor to diffuse the situation 
. It's time for us to come together as a society and create a culture of acceptance and respect 
- who does that kinda thing? I mean, I get it, racism is everywhere and we need more people like him speaking out, but still... a lil worried about those Border Patrol agents tho 