SA breweries resolve dispute following social media backlash over proceeds for ‘Black is Beautiful’ campaign
Back Unturned Brewery has donated the proceeds to the NAACP, owner says
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SAN ANTONIO – Two San Antonio breweries have resolved their dispute following social media backlash that stemmed from questions being asked on where proceeds from a social justice initiative were sent earlier this month.
The owner of Back Unturned Brewery, Ricardo Garcia, was accused of not disclosing where the proceeds from its Black is Beautiful beer were going, which was part of Weathered Souls Brewing Company’s Black is Beautiful Campaign.
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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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As assortment of beers at the Back Unturned Brewing Co., located on Brooklyn Ave.Back Unturned Brewing Co.Show MoreShow Less
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Back Unturned Brewing Co. is located downtown at 516 Brooklyn Ave.Chuck Blount /StaffShow MoreShow Less
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