“We Rise by Lifting Others”
Rosalynd said that she may have been guilty of prejudice too and the men had left her with more than a generous tip. It reminded her that many Americans want unity regardless of their politics, and “not to be afraid to connect with someone as human beings” she said, and that the event “definitely reshaped my perspective. Republican, Democrat, liberal are all subcategories to what we are experiencing,” she said. “It instills a lot of hope.” The two’s reunion was yet to come…
We Rise By Lifting Others
Emotional Reunion
Even though neither Rosalynd or Jason posted any information about the exchange on social media, it soon went viral after a co-worker of Rosalynd’s put a photo of the receipt on Twitter. Soon enough the story captured the attention of millions, putting both Jason and Rosalynd in the public’s consciousness. While doing an interview, Rosalynd surprised Jason with a call on FaceTime. It was the first time the two had interacted since their fateful encounter at Busboys and Poets.
Emotional Reunion