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.
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,
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.
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.
DC pizza chain under fire for ‘Marion Berry Knots’; ex-mayor’s wife calls dessert ‘racist’
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 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.
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 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."
Pizza Chain Plays With Mayor Marion Barry's Name
A pizza chain in Washington, D.C. has come under fire for promoting a new dessert that references drug use by Mayor Marion Barry.
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.
Marion Barry's wife calls 'Marion Berry Knots' at &pizza 'racist and disrespectful'
The restaurant chain &pizza rolled out an item menu that it says "may not be the perfect dessert, but they're the perfect dessert for D.C."
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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A History of DC’s Obsession With Marionberries
Marionberries are a real, but relatively new fruit. The sweet-tart blackberry crossbreed was developed in the Willamette ...
‘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 ...