When African-American drivers are racially profiled it is commonly called “Driving While Black.” The phrase implies that a motorist might be pulled over by a police officer, questioned and searched simply because of racial bias against African Americans.

“Walking While Black” refers to the disproportionate issuing of pedestrian ticketing, also known as jaywalking, to Blacks, especially in poor neighborhoods.

“Shopping While Black” refers to Blacks stopped and questioned by store managers or employees while shopping.

Now there is a national discussion on whether there is a another form of racial profiling after two African-American men were arrested Thursday after a local Starbucks manager called police to say the men were trespassing.

The arrests prompted accusations of racism and the coining of new phrase — “Sitting While Black.”

Philadelphia police officers went to the Starbucks at 18th and Spruce streets after an employee called 911 to report that the men were trespassing, said police. Officers were told the men asked to use the restroom but were denied because they hadn’t bought anything. Then, they refused to leave the coffee shop.

Video shows several police talking quietly with two Black men seated at a table. After a few minutes, officers handcuffed the men and led them outside as other customers said the pair weren’t doing anything wrong. The two had been waiting for a friend.

The Starbucks manager appears to have mishandled the situation by calling police. People hang out at Starbucks without buying all the time.

Starbucks brands itself as a community gathering place and coffeehouse, with comfortable chairs for lingering and Wi-Fi. That is why the arrest of two Black men sitting in a Starbucks sparked an outcry for so many. The men were doing exactly what people do at many of the chain’s 28,000 stores worldwide.

The manager’s action gives the perception that the men were singled out because of their race.

It is an undeniable fact that “Living While Black IS Still Considered A Crime.” WE see evidence of that sad and tragic Truth everyday.

I am SO sick of it ALL that my stomach literally twists into knots when I think about ALL of the damage done to Us, as a people and to Our nation.

If for no other reason than THAT- Our ancestors having endured UNimaginable sorrow, loss and pain AND STILL survived and pressed forward- I believe in God.

For surely there MUST BE a God somewhere because name me another race of people who could have withstood ALL that WE (as a people) have had to for centuries!?! AND still maintain a level of humanity and sanity!?!

Honestly, I marvel at – Our history. Our dogged determination. Our strength and will. Our incredible talents.

I marvel at…Us.