Unequal Treatment: Black Officer Tracey Reid Charged at Chick-fil-A While White Colleagues Didn't Have To Pay Anything

Envision this scenario: Officer Tracey Reid, a Black police officer, enters a Chick-fil-A in Georgia, accompanied by his white colleagues. After placing their breakfast orders, the three meals for his colleagues were complimentary, yet Reid received the bill. Feeling humiliated, Reid expressed his distress, leading to Chick-fil-A's formal apology regarding the incident.Reid recounted that this occurred at a local branch weeks ago, stating, “I felt humiliated and embarrassed, and it seemed like a racial issue.” Kenny Hanna, the owner-operator of Chick-fil-A Augusta, characterized the event as an “oversight.” He emphasized the company’s strong commitment to first responders while sincerely apologizing for the incident’s unintended impact.In protest, Reid contacted the corporate office, urging employee retraining at the Augusta location and enhancements to national civil rights compliance. While Chick-fil-A offered him two complimentary meal cards, Reid clarified that this was not merely perceived as a racial incident; it truly occurred. Detective Thomas Barnette supported Reid, further emphasizing the concerning nature of the event.