Cracker Barrel’s recognition of Pride Month prompts calls for boycott
Aaronn Sittig
Published Jun 09, 2023 • 1 minute read
A Facebook post by Cracker Barrel celebrating Pride Month has been met with backlash from some conservative corners.Photo by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store /FACEBOOK
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Cracker Barrel is being hit with conservative backlash with some vowing to boycott the restaurant chain in response to a post in support of Pride Month.
The Twitter warriors were kicking and screaming after the southern chain’s embrace of Pride Month was screengrabbed and shared by the Texas Family Project, a non-profit conservative political advocacy organization, Newsweek reported.
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“We take no pleasure in reporting that @CrackerBarrel has fallen,” Texas Family Project wrote in a tweet. “A once family friendly establishment has caved to the mob.”
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Conservative campaigners have targeted various companies with boycotts in recent months, including Bud Light and Target, in response to their policies on LGBTQ+-related issues.
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On Thursday, Cracker Barrel published a post celebrating Pride Month on its official Facebook page, accompanied by a photo featuring the back of a chair painted in rainbow colours.
The southern-style eatery wrote: “We are excited to celebrate Pride Month with our employees and guests. Everyone is always welcome at our table … Happy Pride!”
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