We Rise by Lifting Others
Rosalynd confessed to being prejudiced, and men gave her a generous tip. She said it reminded of the desire to unite Americans regardless of their politics. She emphasized the importance of reaching out to people as human beings. The event “definitely altered my perspective,” she said. “Democrat, Republican, and liberal are only subcategories” of what we experience.
Emotional Reunion
Rosalynd and Jason didn’t post anything on social media regarding the exchange. However, it went viral after a Rosalynd colleague posted a photo of the receipt on Twitter. Millions of people shared the story, and Jason and Rosalynd became household names. Rosalynd called Jason while Jason was conducting an interview on FaceTime. It was the first conversation they’d had since their fateful encounter at Busboys and Poets.
