Controversial Transgender Illustration Sparks Boycott Calls for Costa Coffee

Costa Coffee, the UK's largest coffee chain, is facing calls for a boycott after a photo of one of its mobile cafe vans featuring an illustration of a transgender person circulated online. Anti-LGBTQ social media users criticized the illustration, while others praised it for bringing visibility to trans people. Costa Coffee, a subsidiary of Coca-Cola, defended the mural, stating that it celebrates inclusivity. The boycott calls highlight the ongoing backlash against LGBTQ+ rights and the impact of social media mobilization on companies' support for the community.