It was wrong, and I am profoundly sorry for treating him with disrespect. Juanillo, and I was wrong to call the neighborhood police watch. 'Over the last two days, I have had my eyes opened wide to my own ignorance of racial inequity, and I have thought a lot about my own personal blind spots. Robert Larkin, the man walking alongside Alexander, also issued an apology. Juanillo in our neighborhood so I can apologize in person and share a dialogue where I can continue to learn and grow and be a better person.' I am taking a hard look at the meaning behind white privilege and am committed to growing from this experience. I did not realize at the time that my actions were racist and have learned a painful lesson. When I watch the video I am shocked and sad that I behaved the way I did. The last 48 hours has taught me that my actions were those of someone who is not aware of the damage caused by being ignorant and naive to racial inequalities.

There are not enough words to describe how truly sorry I am for being disrespectful to him last Tuesday when I made the decision to question him about what he was doing in front of his home. In her apology Sunday afternoon, Alexander said: Juanillo says he hopes this video helps his community come together against racism. 'Respectfully, sir I don't think you belong here,'' said Juanillo. A note from the Birchbox Team regarding Lisa Alexander and LAFACE.

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