SA brewery owner donates 100% proceeds to NAACP, offers full explanation to charity proceeds controversy
A brewery owner is accused of mishandling funds after giving funds raised through a social justice campaign to his personal trainer. He says the issue is resolved. Author: Sharon Ko Updated: 9:17 AM CST March 13, 2021
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A local brewery owner embroiled in a donation controversy announced that he’s given all of the proceeds to the NAACP. He was previously accused of mishandling funds by giving it to his personal trainer.
Weathered Souls Brewing owner, Marcus Baskerville, launched a social justice campaign called Black is Beautiful last summer. He offered his stout beer recipe to breweries nationwide. In exchange, they were urged to donate the proceeds from sales to local foundations supporting equality and inclusion.
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Naomi Hendrix Oyegoke is launching Vegan Family Reunion, an inaugural event taking place March 21 at Cherrity Bar. Oyegoke is the owner and head chef of Rooted Vegan Cuisine. The market is aimed at highlighting local, Black-owned businesses while educating the community on alternatives to foodie favorites. Oyegoke said she wants to show San Antonio that healthy, plant-based food aren t intimidating or unsatisfying. Courtesy, Naomi Hendrix OyegokeShow MoreShow Less
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Naomi Hendrix Oyegoke is launching Vegan Family Reunion, an inaugural event taking place March 21 at Cherrity Bar. Oyegoke is the owner and head chef of Rooted Vegan Cuisine. The market is aimed at highlighting local, Black-owned businesses while educating the community on alternatives to foodie favorites. Oyegoke said she wants to show San Antonio that healthy, plant-based food aren t intimidating or unsatisfying. Courtesy, Naomi Hendrix OyegokeShow MoreShow Less
This Texas brewery named the best in the country
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HOUSTON – A San Antonio brewery has been named the best in the U.S. by Hop Culture Magazine.
According to Hop Culture, it was Weathered Souls’ resilience amid the coronavirus pandemic that earned it the top spot on the list.
Last June, the brewery launched its “Black Is Beautiful” initiative with a mission to bring “awareness to the injustices that many people of color face daily,” Hop Culture reports.
The initiative encouraged other breweries to create an imperial stout recipe to raise awareness of social and racial injustice.
According to San Antonio Current, 1,200 breweries, representing all 50 U.S. states and 22 countries have taken part in the initiative.