An Alaska Airlines flight attendant was fired after recording a TikTok video of herself twerking while at work. The 27-second video, set to the song "Ghetto" by E.K.E. featuring TruCarr, went viral and caught the attention of her employer, who accused her of violating their social media policy.
Diala claims the "lighthearted video" was shot during a layover and she was celebrating the end of probation. However, she was terminated without warning or discussion, despite explaining that the video wasn't intended to harm anyone or the company. After losing her job, Diala set up a GoFundMe page for financial support.
After being fired, Diala reposted the twerking video with the new caption: "Can't even be yourself anymore, without the world being so sensitive. What's wrong with a little twerk before work, people act like they never did that before." She added the hashtag #discriminationisreal.
The incident has sparked a debate about social media policies and personal freedom. While some support Diala's right to express herself, others argue that her actions were unprofessional and reflected poorly on the airline. As of now, Diala's fundraiser has raised over $1,700, but she's still short of her $12,000 goal.