Kids ‘R’ Kids Corporate Terminates Contract With Atlanta Franchisee After Viral Photo Shows Black Students Without Food
Following much backlash online, Kids ‘R’ Kids Corporate terminates their contract with an Atlanta franchisee after a viral photo surfaced, showing Black students without food while others were being fed.
A man identified on social media as Marquis initially spoke out about the photo, writing, “This is truly unbelievable. You better know this won’t be the last time you hear from me on this. Why does every white kid have their food? Not one black child has food in front of them! Thank God for cameras in classrooms because there is no way to hide this racism! In the year 2021 this is truly unbelievable. As blacks we always strive to send our kids to schools in Suburban area’s, but I’m telling you first hand that is not always best. This is not a black or white issue this is simply wrong! @ kidsrkidscorporate I’ll be waiting feedback from your cooperate office on this 😉”
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An initial statement from the Learning Academy’s President & CEO David Vinson included an apology “for the narrative that is displayed by the snapshot of a video” from one of their locations. They announced they were in contact with the parents of those affected and would refocus efforts to continue developing. In an updated statement from Vinson, he said his organization had terminated its contract with the franchisee in Sandy Springs, GA.