Founders Brewers Company in Grand Rapids Michigan is facing a Racial Discrimination Lawsuit:

The suit—filed by Tracy Evans, who worked as a brewer and in marketing at Founders between 2014 and 2018—alleges that he was:

1.Passed over for raises in favor of two less qualified white employees

2.Fired in retaliation for filing complaints with human resources; and endured a “racist internal corporate culture” in which coworkers used the N-word around him on multiple occasions, and management labeled printers the “white guy” and “black guy” printers (the former was for managers).

Recently in a deposition, Founders Brewing’s general manager would not concede that Tracy Evans (who identifies as black) is black: https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2019/10/founders-brewing-boss-wont-concede-black-employee-is-black-in-discrimination-case.html

As a community, we refuse to stand for this company's blatant racism, intolerance, and ridiculous statements. 

By signing this petition you are committing to a complete boycott of all Founders beer, merchandise, or food sold at any establishment until Founders Brewing Company:

1.Admits they have a problem with discrimination in their hiring practices and in their company's culture.

2.Apologizes for its issues directly

3. Takes serious and significant steps towards rectifying these issues including but not limited to: the removal of their general managers, education and training for its' employees covering social justice, inclusion, and equity topics, an external review of the company's hiring and promotional practices of employees of color, etc.