EATERY DROPS CRITICIZED PLAN TO GIVE WHITE DINERS A DISCOUNT

EATERY DROPS CRITICIZED PLAN TO GIVE WHITE DINERS A DISCOUNT

A barbecue restaurant in northern Colorado has dropped a much-criticized plan to give white customers a 10 percent discount and will offer the savings to all diners.

Edgar Antillon, owner of Rubbin'
Buttz BBQ and Country Cafe in
Milliken, hung a sign reading "White
Appreciation Day! June 11th. Because
all Americans should be celebrated!!"

It gained attention on social media
last week, and some called it racist.
Antillon says the restaurant faced a
bomb threat Friday.

KUSA-TV in Denver reports that by Sunday, Antillon had changed the event's description to include a discount for everyone.

Antillon, who was born to Mexican parents, pointed to
Black History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month. He
said he figured "the least we could do is offer one day
to appreciate white Americans."