Cherry is an African woman who owns and operates a hair styling salon in a predominantly African American neighborhood. Amy, a white woman who is otherwise qualified, applies for and is denied a job by cherry. Cherry reason is that she believes her clientele would not accept nor request Amy to do their hair. Cherry has 20 full time employees.
What law might Amy use to bring a lawsuit against Cherry? Fully explain what Amy's analysis would be that a violation occurred.
Name and explain a defense Cherry could raise based on the facts presented, if any who will win? why?