Key Points This wasn’t about forgetting a name — it was about who gets dismissed when power walks into the room. The moment went viral because people recognized a familiar hierarchy, not a memory lapse. You don’t have to be cruel to reinforce a stereotype — you just have to be cold. One awkward exchange was enough to revive the “Bitter Sister” narrative many Black men already feel, whether fair or not. Explaining yourself isn’t the same as owning the impact. Context may cl