My response to being called a ‘racist’ is to start doing what I’m accused of. In Asian restaurants, I tip 20% or more, same for Hispanic, same for Arab. But give me a black waiter...sorry guy, blame Jesse Jackson for your non-tip. And Uber is even easier, since you never see the person again. For healthcare, it’s more practical as I have no way of knowing if the person earned their medical license or was used to fill out a quota. In fact, I was given a reference to a doctor with an African name, was fine with it. But did some more research and found she was born in the US...appointment canceled (they were mad, I suspect they know why I canceled).
So sorry, while I still have some freedom left, I am now using it. Feels bad to engage in collective punishment - but then it wasn’t me or our side that started it.
Blame Jesse Jackson? No, blame yourself for being a racist cheapskate.
The only thing you said that is somewhat justified is being concerned about AA hires. But not tipping blacks when you tip everyone else just because of the color of their skin? What a jerk.
I'll continue to tip (overtip usually; I worked as a bartender for a lot of years) according to the level of service and attitude of the server.