I was walking down M at 11am when I heard a man say to a woman walking in front of me, “looking good, baby.” She, as a good hollaback girl, responded “please stop.” He proceeded to get on his bike and follow her across the intersection of M and Wisconsin (very busy), shouting “Fuck you!”. Across Wisconsin, the sidewalk narrowed and he got in her face and screamed “I didn’t disrespect you, bitch!”

It was so disturbing to watch and his volume level was scary. I wanted to say something to him, but was honestly too scared that he would follow me on his bike (I was on foot). What’s worse is that none of the many men walking at this busy intersection stopped the man or said anything to the woman.

Submitted by J on 10/28/10.

Location: M and Wisconsin, NW

Time Of Harassment: Day Time (9:30A-3:30P)

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