Twelve black employees of a Tyson Foods in Ashland, Ala. filed a suit against the company for the alleged segregated break rooms and bathrooms, according to the Chicago Defender.
Above the segregated rooms was an alleged "Whites Only" sign. Naturally, the disgruntled workers decided to take action with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to champion their cause, according to the article.
The lawsuit claims that Tyson violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with a racially hostile workplace and retaliation against those who complained, according to the Chicago Defender.
This reminded us of something out of the 60s. Sometimes we forget how recent our struggles for equality have been.
None of us were actually in the breakroom to confirm the sign and segregation practices, but we wouldn't doubt that they existed. It is funny how people think they can still get away with enforcing their bigotry upon people who need jobs.
We are all human beings and no job is worth sacrificing our dignity. We are pretty sure a good majority of the workers in the chicken processing plant were minorities who probably couldn't afford to stir up too much trouble or get fired.
However, we are proud of those who spoke up and decided to take a stand. Can you imagine not being able to enjoy your lunch or use the restroom because of your skin?
Such struggles seem almost foreign to our generation. We hope the conditions have improved and we hope justice has been served.
Our View: Such an unacceptable sign reaffirms that racism is still alive.
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