Bernice King Urges Waffle House Boycott Following Violent Incidents | Eater
"A string of recent incidents at the 24-hour diner chain has prompted calls for a boycott from Bernice King, who urged people to avoid the restaurants until the company commits to addressing racism and training employees. A viral May 5 video from a North Carolina location shows 22-year-old Anthony Wall, dressed in a tuxedo, being choked and slammed to the ground by a police officer after staff called police following an employee’s dispute with him and his sister over an uncleared table. In April at an Alabama location, 25-year-old Chikesia Clemons was tackled and arrested after refusing to pay an extra 50 cents for plastic utensils, an altercation that sparked protests. The company has defended its actions in the Alabama case after reviewing footage, saying police involvement was appropriate, and says it is investigating the North Carolina arrest. These incidents are part of a broader wave of headlines about restaurant staff calling police on customers, highlighting concerns about racial bias and prompting other chains to change policies." - Whitney Filloon
