I was walking quickly down the street toward the Georgia Avenue/Petworth metro and a man said “slow down, baby.” I turned my head to him and said “you don’t need to call me that name, I am a human being!” I did not stop walking, however, since I was in a rush. He was yelling after me, though I couldn’t understand what he was saying.

Submitted by anonymous on 2/7/2011

Location: Rock Creek Church Road NW & Georgia Avenue NW

Time of harassment: Day Time (9:30A-3:30P)

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