{"id":139674,"date":"2018-06-11T17:10:49","date_gmt":"2018-06-11T17:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/freeonlinetranslators.net\/news\/english\/club-denies-charging-black-women-double\/"},"modified":"2018-06-11T17:10:49","modified_gmt":"2018-06-11T17:10:49","slug":"club-denies-charging-black-women-double","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/freeonlinetranslators.net\/news\/english\/club-denies-charging-black-women-double\/","title":{"rendered":"Club denies charging black women double"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A London nightclub has denied allegations that it charges black women double the entrance fee of white women.<\/p>\n

Nadine Marsh-Edwards claimed on Twitter her daughter was asked to pay \u00a320 at Drama nightclub in central London while white women were being charged \u00a310. <\/p>\n

A Drama spokesperson told Newsbeat: "We do not tolerate any form of discrimination against any individual or group."<\/p>\n

The club says it is investigating the allegations.<\/p>\n

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My daughter went to a club in the west end last night. Black girls got charged \u00a320 entrance fee- white girls \u00a310... London life right now.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Nadine Marsh-Edwards (@nadme2) June 10, 2018<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Drama says the standard door charge at its Park Lane club is \u00a320.<\/p>\n

"Promotions are offered for various reasons, but never on the grounds of discrimination of race, colour or national origin.<\/p>\n

"We operate a non-discriminatory policy and we place a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion."<\/p>\n

Drama describes itself as a "regular celebrity hangout", claiming to attract the likes of Drake, Rihanna and ASAP Rocky. <\/p>\n

"It is for those who seek to thrill and shock, those who aren't afraid to speak their minds or express themselves."<\/p>\n

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TBT to Rihanna @badgalriri #whatsthedrama #dramaparklane #drama #tbt #rihanna<\/p>\n

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Some reviewers on Trip Advisor have previously complained of experiencing racism at the club. <\/p>\n

"I have never experienced such discrimination from a London club before," one person wrote.<\/p>\n

"If you're black, stay away," said another. <\/p>\n

Someone else wrote: "I'm white, but they turned away the black couple in front of us for no reason."<\/p>\n

Another person claimed that a member of staff "looked me and my Asian friend up and down" and said "eww your kind isn't allowed in here".<\/p>\n

The Mayor of London's office told Newsbeat that London's Night Tsar Amy Lam\u00e9 has spoken to Nadine Marsh-Edwards about the incident "and is hoping to meet with her shortly to discuss it further".<\/p>\n

A spokesperson for the Mayor of London said: "Discrimination of any kind is totally unacceptable and something that the Mayor will not tolerate."<\/p>\n

Newsbeat has contacted Nadine for a statement or response, but is yet to receive a reply.<\/p>\n

Drama is yet to respond to a further request for comment. <\/p>\n

This isn't the first time a London nightclub has been criticised for allegedly racist practices. <\/p>\n

In 2015, DSTRKT denied turning two women away because they were considered "too dark" and "overweight". <\/p>\n

Follow Newsbeat on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. <\/p>\n

Listen to Newsbeat live at 12:45 and 17:45 every weekday on BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra - if you miss us you can listen back here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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