Protesters are calling for the shutdown of New Red Apple Nails, the Brooklyn nail salon that made headlines earlier this week after Asian workers ganged up on Black customers in a violent brawl that started with a pair of “f**ked up” eyebrows.
According to WCBS 880, demonstrators have been gathering around the salon in East Flatbush since Sunday, chanting “Where is ICE?” and “Shut them down!”
Four employees were reportedly trapped inside the premises, which protesters slammed with signs such as “Black Dollars Matter” from the outside.
breaking… the protest/ boycott continues with protesters standing infront of the happy red apple salon posting signs on the gate. here are some photos from minutes ago. all photos and videos are from @killjoythefirst more pixs from minutes ago. #thelmamedley #blackdollarsmatter pic.twitter.com/inUV3I2hl3
— the spear (@spearmediany) August 7, 2018
The mayhem allegedly started when customer Christina Thomas, 21, refused to pay $5 because almost all her eyebrows were removed during a waxing service.
However, the salon claimed that she refused to pay for all the services rendered, including a manicure and a pedicure, News 12 reported.
Thomas, who was out with her grandmother, was also accused of assaulting a 35-year-old employee.
In a video that has since gone viral, employee Huiyue Zheng, 32, can be seen whacking a customer out of the salon with a broomstick.
The brawl does not end there, however, as workers turned their attention to two more customers.
petition time. the fine people atq the head of the protest/ boycott of the happy red apple salon are gathering signitures inorder to shut down the salon. #signup #BlackDollarsMatter #thelmamedley #shutdowntheredapple pic.twitter.com/YgIcAtfa8C
— the spear (@spearmediany) August 7, 2018
“They viciously attacked the grandmother and her granddaughter, beat them with sticks as if they were animals and threw acetone on them and we’re here to demand justice,” a protester said.
black people must bring change in our communities and we mys do it on our own. #BlackDollarsMatter #thelmamedley #signthepetition if people want ro sign the petition go to the happy red apple salon located 1436 nostrand ave. pic.twitter.com/7m6gDuaFv8
— the spear (@spearmediany) August 7, 2018
Both Zheng and Thomas were arrested on charges of assault and weapon possession (Zheng) and misdemeanor assault (Thomas) but were soon released after personal recognizance.
However, the call for justice continues.
#BlackDollarsMatter #BuyBlack #ShutDownNewRedApple pic.twitter.com/w9sdcJoO4p
— BYP100 (@BYP_100) August 7, 2018
Black people need to make sure they do not spend money in places where they are not valued. Not at the racist Chinese food restaurants, nail salons, beauty supply stores, or liquor stores. Recognize the power that you have, they could not thrive without you! #blackdollarsmatter
— Kurious1 (@Kurious110) August 7, 2018
This makes me so upset! These nail shops are in the black community and they’re getting Rich off of us! We Pay they’re bills and for they’re mortgage. #BlackMoneyMatters #BLACKMONEY MATTERS #Facts I know so… https://t.co/oTt96L8dXm
— MelahStyles (@MelahStyles) August 7, 2018
Great job Brooklyn NY residents on continuing to protest in front of apple red nail salon after they beat that grandmother and grands. #theycannolongersuckfromourbreast #blackdollarsmatter shut their racist asses down the right way. Even tho a ass whooping is in order😡
— Tyriqua Bates jr (@TyriquaJ) August 8, 2018
Shout out to yall who supported ✊🏾. Lets keep it going and get these thugs out of our community!! #redapplenailsalon #petition #nails #nailsalon #BlackTwitter #SupportBlackBusiness #supportblackbusinesses #nailart #brooklyn #Blackwomen #blackdollarsmatter #blackmoneymatters pic.twitter.com/XKn7brgQo6
— Lowkey Libra (@krazyinthe80s) August 8, 2018
It is unclear if the salon will reopen anytime soon.
Featured Images via Facebook / Mercy Maduka (Left) and Twitter / @spearmediany
