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society-and-culture2 years ago•2 min saved

Civil Rights Leader William Barber II Receives Apology After Theater Incident

Rev. William Barber II, a Yale professor and civil rights leader, was removed by police from a North Carolina AMC movie theater for using his own medically necessary chair. Barber, who has ankylosing spondylitis, was at a showing of "The Color Purple" when the incident occurred. AMC has since apologized and stated they are reviewing their policies to better accommodate guests with disabilities. Barber plans to meet with AMC's chairman to discuss policy changes to prevent similar incidents.

via WTNH.com|

##amcapology #civilrights

newssocial-issues2 years ago•4 min saved

"Rev. William Barber Escorted from AMC Theater, Alleges Discrimination Over Disability Seating Dispute"

Rev. William J. Barber II, a disabled civil rights leader, was removed by police from an AMC theater in Greenville, NC, due to a dispute over his personal chair, which was deemed a fire hazard by theater employees. Barber, who has ankylosing spondylitis, brought his own chair for disability accommodations to watch 'The Color Purple' with his mother. The incident led to a police call for trespassing and arguing, but Barber stated the situation was handled well by the officer on the scene. AMC has since apologized and plans to review its policies, while Barber forgave the theater chain and will meet with its CEO to discuss the matter.

via HuffPost|

##amctheaters #civilrights