Pizza Hut Worker Calls Cops On Black Customer
Recently, a black customer at a Pizza Hut in Virginia was left feeling humiliated and discriminated against after a worker at the restaurant called the police on him. The incident has sparked outrage and renewed calls for businesses to do more to address racism and prejudice.
The Incident
The incident occurred when the customer, who has not been named, tried to place an order at the Pizza Hut in Midlothian, Virginia. According to reports, the customer had been waiting for some time and grew frustrated with the slow service. He asked a worker if he could speak to the manager, but was told that the manager was unavailable.
Feeling angry and upset, the customer decided to leave the restaurant. However, as he was leaving, the worker called the police and reported that a "suspicious" person was on the premises. When the police arrived, they questioned the customer and searched him, but found no evidence of wrongdoing.
Community Outrage
The incident has sparked outrage in the local community and beyond, with many people expressing their support for the customer and their disgust at the worker's behavior. The incident also comes at a time when racial tensions are high in the United States, with many people calling for an end to systemic racism and discrimination.
Many people have taken to social media to voice their concerns about the incident, with some calling for a boycott of Pizza Hut and other businesses that do not take racism and discrimination seriously. Others are calling for more training and education for workers and managers, to help them recognize and address bias and prejudice.
Pizza Hut Responds
In response to the incident, Pizza Hut issued a statement condemning the worker's behavior and apologizing to the customer. The statement read, "We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind at Pizza Hut, and we are taking this matter very seriously. We have launched an investigation into the incident and will take appropriate action."
The company also pledged to provide additional training and resources to its employees, to help them recognize and address bias and discrimination. However, many people are skeptical of the company's response, and are calling for more concrete actions to be taken.
Conclusion
The incident at the Pizza Hut in Virginia is just the latest example of the pervasive racism and discrimination that still exists in our society. It is a reminder that we must all do more to address these issues and create a more just and equitable world. As consumers, we can use our purchasing power to support businesses that take these issues seriously, and hold accountable those that do not.