Chick-fil-A, you’ve been caught. A March 20th ThinkProgress report states that, in 2017, fast food chain Chick-fil-A donated more than $1.8 billion to three anti-LGBTQ groups. This unearthing comes years after the company stated via Facebook in 2012 that it would “leave the policy debate over same-sex marriage to the government and political arena.” Huh. Sure.
Outraged, the public then tuned in to the company’s lackluster/non-existent policies to protect employees against discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation. In its 2012 annual buyers guide, the Human Rights Campaign gave Chick-fil-A a zero rating, as ThinkProgress reports.
Despite all this negative press, which spurred an unceasing boycott against the company, Chick-fil-A began to wiggle its way back into the public’s good graces. Cathy’s attitude seemed to shift and he had even sparked positive relationships with LGBTQ activists and equality leaders.
Chick-fil-A downplayed its anti-LGBTQ agenda. Tax filings prove it's still business as usual. https://t.co/pn875VpvFe pic.twitter.com/a1bQ8mgTy2
— ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) March 20, 2019
In fact, as ThinkProgress notes, this donation sum is actually greater than that of the prior year’s.
Dear Chick-Fil-A, pic.twitter.com/f0y4SRBCK4
— McSweats_213 (@raythatsme2) March 20, 2019
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes actively spreads an anti-LGBTQ message to Christian college athletes. Employees are also expected to strictly adhere to a “sexual purity” that bans any “homosexual acts.”
p.s. if you absolutely crave chick-fil-a, the secret trick to do it yourself is to marinate your chicken in pickle brine for 30 min before coating and frying it.
— maura quint (@behindyourback) March 21, 2019
don't go to chick-fil-a. https://t.co/SqvXnpcaSu
Chick-fil-A has also been a long-time supporter of Salvation Army, which has historically opposed legal protections for LGBTQ American citizens.
Chick-fil-A Inc. told ThinkProgress on March 19th, “In 2017, a decision was made by the Chick-fil-A Foundation to no longer donate to the group after a blog post from 2010 surfaced that does not meet Chick-fil-A’s commitment to creating a welcoming environment to all.”
“There are 140,000 people — black, white; gay, straight; Christian, non-Christian — who represent Chick-fil-A. We are the sum of many experiences, but what we all have in common is a commitment to providing great food, genuine hospitality, and a welcoming environment to all of our guests.”
“San Antonio is a city full of compassion, and we do not have room in our public facilities for a business with a legacy of anti-LGBTQ behavior,” District 1 Councilman Roberto Treviño said in a statement.
San Antonio removes Chick-fil-A from airport concessions deal over company’s anti-LGBTQ giving https://t.co/Iz9nLjR8Z6 pic.twitter.com/HqeBces6cT
— ThinkProgress (@thinkprogress) March 22, 2019
gays eating at chick-fil-a pic.twitter.com/AfwjEHIpdy
— char (@brooklynbroke) March 22, 2019
Chick fil a can have a sign on the door that says “No niggers allowed” and I’ll just go to the drive thru.
— Joe. (@Fly_Air_Walker) March 22, 2019
The boycott is something we can all participate in to make a big difference.
But we’re tired of your B.S.
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