D.C. activists boycotting &pizza after drug-themed "Marion Berry Knots"
Local activists are organizing boycotts of &pizza after the D.C.-based chain released a controversial dessert special, "Marion Berry Knots," that nods to the late Mayor Marion Barry's drug charges. Meanwhile,
What is the Marion Berry Knots controversy? Drug-themed dessert scandal explained
The sugar-dusted Marion Berry Knots, &Pizza's latest dessert creation, has come under fire for allegedly referencing DC Mayor Marion Barry’s legal troubles for possessing cocaine.
DC leaders call for boycott of &pizza after release of ‘Marion Berry Knots’ dessert
Several D.C. leaders are calling for the boycott of fast-casual chain &pizza after an ad campaign making light of D.C.’s late former Mayor Marion Barry and his history of drug use. The new desserts at the center of the campaign are called “Marion Berry Knots.
DC NAACP demands &pizza remove Marion Berry Knots from menu
The local branch of the NAACP has demanded the company remove the product from its menu. The controversy stems from what many are calling an offensive reference to former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry, who was caught in an FBI sting involving crack cocaine in 1990.
NAACP DC chapter calls for removal of &pizza's 'Marion Berry Knots'
The NAACP’s Washington, D.C. branch is calling on &pizza to remove its newly introduced “Marion Berry Knots” from the menu.
Marion Barry’s Widow Calls Out Pizza Chain Over ‘Racist’ Rollout Of Marion Berry Knots
The widow of the late Marion Barry called out &pizza for its 'racist and disrespectful' rollout of a new menu item, Marion Berry Knots.
DC pizza chain under fire for ‘Marion Berry Knots’
The wife of former Washington D.C. Mayor Marion Barry had some pointed words for a local pizza chain after the restaurants launched a new dessert offering named after her late husband.
DC pizza chain under fire over ‘racist’ dessert named after former mayor
The wife of a controversial former D.C. mayor isn't happy about a dessert named after her late husband. Cora Masters Barry called the newly launched "Marion Barry Knots" at restaurant chain &pizza "racist and disrespectful.
DC NAACP urges &pizza to remove Marion Berry knots from menu
The NAACP's D.C. branch is calling on &pizza to remove its controversial Marion Berry-themed dessert from its menu. FOX 5's Sierra Fox has the story.
DC activists call for &pizza boycott and removal of 'Marion Berry knots' from menu
WASHINGTON - D.C. activists are calling for the removal of a new menu item and a boycott of the pizza chain &pizza. &pizza recently added a new menu item to their menu, the "Marion Berry Knots." &pizza says it "may not be the perfect dessert,
Local pizza chain’s newest dessert promotion draws criticism
The promotion behind a new dessert at a local pizza chain is leaving some upset. In its newest social media campaign ...
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Outrage around &Pizza's Marion Berry Knots builds in DC
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Pizza Chain Plays With Mayor Marion Barry's Name
That’s right, somebody at &pizza thought it would be a good idea to promote “Marion Berry Knots” and litter promotional ...
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A History of DC’s Obsession With Marionberries
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‘Spitting on Marion Barry's grave': &pizza campaign sparks anger
A campaign by D.C.'s &pizza for Marion Berry Knots, mocking “Mayor for Life” Marion Barry, is drawing criticism and sparking ...
&Pizza's Marion Berry Knots spark controversy in DC
A new dessert from &Pizza called "Marion Berry Knots" is stirring backlash over what some say is an inappropriate reference ...