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Rick Jackson photo sparks boycott calls at Black-owned Atlanta restaurant
['Fox Atlanta Digital Team']
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Critics are calling for a boycott of Toast on Lenox because nominee Rick Jackson has spoken out against diversity programs.
A popular Black-owned brunch spot with locations in Midtown and Buckhead is facing severe social media backlash and boycott threats after a photo surfaced online showing one of its owners alongside Republican nominee for governor Rick Jackson.
What we know:Toast on Lenox came under fire after Jackson posted a photo on his social media accounts showing himself with restaurant co-owner Tamara Young.
One of the restaurant owners later highlighted that Jackson simply went to the restaurant to eat and reaffirmed they are not supporting his gubernatorial run.
Bottoms went to social media to warn other Black-owned businesses about finding themselves in similar situations.