Local Business Owners Distance Themselves from Shop Local Raleigh Over Social Media Comments
Originally Published 13 days ago — by WRAL
A social media comment by Jennifer Martin, executive director of Shop Local Raleigh, criticizing transgender individuals sparked backlash among Raleigh's small business community, leading to calls for accountability, a petition, and some businesses distancing themselves from Shop Local Raleigh, highlighting ongoing issues of diversity and inclusion.