I've read that a lot of nightclubs (both here and in US) judge very much on appearances. In US, so I believe, it is often on perceived attractiveness, with women more likely to get in than men.
I think all venues should have the right to vet their patrons but it should be more along the lines of behaviour rather than race. For instance, if the group behind this man was unruly and drunk, you'd wonder why they were admitted, although who knows, maybe the nightclub wanted a lively crowd.
In some ways, I can understand racial profiling.I'm from the south eastern suburbs of Melbourne and I am always very alert when near any group of African men/youths. They are making an art of walking into shops, taking what they want and just.. leaving. No consequences. Bashing people, car jackings. If one of them jumped onto the road in front of me, waving their hands, I would not dare stop.
I'd say the bouncers at this club saw the race and were scared of violence. It's not fair, it's unfortunate. And all people in a group shouldn't be tarred with the same brush, I know that. But until Africans can get their high crime rates down, it is going to continue to happen.
We all profile. For instance, if you hear of a mass shooting, you are likely to think-where was that, probably USA. That won't always work out correct but humans work on odds, it's usually a successful way of operating.
