'Bye, Felicia!' is a diss, not discrimination.

• Position: Tales from the Front Lines

At first, Wanda had a cordial relationship with the woman who sat in the adjoining cubicle. But the co-worker began frequently using the phrase "Bye, Felicia!" when addressing her. Wanda researched the super-viral phrase and found that it was used in a movie to dismiss an unimportant character played by a black actress.

Wanda, who is black, concluded that the phrase, when applied to her, was racist. She sued her employer, saying the company failed to protect her...