"5 Nigga Rule"

Got this in an email from one of my boys who is a big time promoter in Scottsdale. He happens to be black which is very ironic. If youve ever been out to Scottsdale maybe you've been a victim of this. I have been told my jeans were "too baggy" on a few occasions. How are $300 Selvedge Jeans too baggy? Thats another blog entry though. I have been to PCL a few times and have seen this happen to people. Club owners the LAST thing you wanna do is get a community of people boycotting your spot. If there is a dress code fine, people should deal with that. But discrimination helps nobody at the end of the day. Everyones money is green. This could turn out bad, especially with the All-Star game in Phoenix next year. Dude better find Al Sharpton quick. Kinda long but worth the read.

For Immediate Release: Monday March 7th 2008

Racism in Old Town Scottsdale: One Arizona Businessman’s Shocking Personal Experience

February 28th, 2008 a local African American businessman, owner of a high-end marketing firm working with reputable clients in television, product, fashion and more, was confronted with the ugly face of racism at Scottsdale nightlife hotspot PCL. This man and four of his affluent Caucasian partners approached the door at PCL, and after the Caucasian group members were let in, the African-American was denied entry. When staff were asked by the entering party why the African-American wasn’t allowed in the doorman replied “ I can’t let you in with baggy clothes and chains and (expletive deleted).” The aforementioned businessman denied entry was wearing business casual attire: a button down shirt, sweater vest, dress shoes and no jewelry. This comment was understood by all parties present as uncalled for and blatantly racist. All four Caucasian business partners were allowed into PCL in t-shirts and sneakers, and they expressed their disgust for the denied entry of their better-dressed friend. The final straw was when one of the Caucasian partners talked to the doormen, who said the owner, ______ , says to keep the club “light”.

This is not the first reported incident of racism at PCL. The term “5 (racial epithet deleted) rule” is rumoured to have its roots in staff training for PCL and its partner clubs, who tell their staff they can have no more than five African-Americans in their clubs at one time.

This particular incident has found its way to press statements due to the connections, affluence, and perserverance of the victim. There can be no doubt there are many without the resources to make a statement who have felt the unforgivable pain of racism at PCL before.

The victim in this case is organizing a boycott against The PCL and any clubs under the same ownership. Influential African-Americans are backing this project, and board has been formed to discuss boycotts and potential legal action against the club. Presidential Candidate Barack Obama decline to comment, but a staff member of the democratic party in Arizona said the issue “will definetly be addressed”. The victim in this case asks all other victims of racist actions from this venue to please contact the marketing firm below. Any interested community leaders or individuals, both African-American and otherwise, please contact below to find out how you can get involved in preventing Scottsdale from allowing such racist behavior in nightlife.

For more information call at 480-751-1852 or email receptionist@methospitality.com.

***Edit- March 13th: The names have been removed on demands of their lawyers.

but if your from AZ you know what 'PCL' stands for-