‘White Appreciation Day’ discount extended to everyone

*Remember the Latino-owned BBQ joint that planned a “White appreciation day” for June 11? The owner got slammed on social media and received a bomb threat on Sunday. Now he’s extended the promotion to all customers. VL

By Whitney Wild, KUSA

MILLIKEN-The Hispanic restaurant owner who plans to hold “White Appreciation Day” now says a 10 percent discount will extend to all customers regardless of race if they ask for the discount.

The story got national attention after we aired it Thursday.

At the time, 9NEWS asked Edgar Antillon, the owner of Rubbin Buttz BBQ, if a black customer would get a discount.

“No,” Antillon said. “I wouldn’t get a discount. Even if I came in, I wouldn’t get a discount.”

But by Sunday, he had changed his description of the June 11 event.

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