The traditionally conservative and Christian-valued fast food joint, Chick-fil-A, drew attention when it was discovered that Erick Reynolds was appointed Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion two years ago.
Chick-fil-A is navigating choppy waters on social media as conservative patrons unearth a suite of diversity initiatives sponsored by its headquarters. This revelation arrives on the heels of brands like Bud Light and Target feeling the heat for promoting progressive ideologies.

The traditionally conservative and Christian-valued fast food joint, Chick-fil-A, drew attention when it was discovered that Erick Reynolds was appointed Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion two years ago. Notably, the company champions a slew of diversity programs, specifically tailored to women and racial minorities, on its website, a fact that gained traction following recent blows to Target and Bud Light’s market performance.

Flashback to three years ago when Chick-fil-A’s Chairman, Dan Cathy, called on Americans to take a stance against racism by shining their friends’ and neighbors’ shoes. A clip featuring Cathy, who is white, polishing the shoes of Black Christian rapper Lecrae, advocating for “a sense of shame, a sense of embarrassment” also made rounds on social media this week.