Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network is demanding communication from the McDonald's Corporation regarding accusations of racial discrimination.
He added, "And let’s not forget the $10 billion lawsuit brought by Byron Allen over the fact that Black-owned media did not get its fair share of McDonald’s supersized advertising budgets."NAN specifically mentioned the removal of John Rogers from the"We are also outraged at the removal of John Rogers, a well-respected business leader for the Black community, from the Board of Directors.
Rogers retired from the board of directors in March 2023 after 20 years with the company. He retired alongside fellow board member Robert Eckert, who joined at the board at the same time as Rogers in May 2003. "These retirements are consistent with the Board's commitment to ongoing refreshment that maintains an appropriate balance of continuity and institutional knowledge with fresh perspectives among Directors," McDonald's explained last month in a press release announcing Rogers and Eckert's retirement.Markets
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