Justice Department Says Cracker Barrel Discriminated Against Blacks
May 3, 2004
Within 30 days, each Cracker Barrel store must post in its vestibule a sign that states the following:
- In the spirit of pleasing people, we invite everyone regardless of race, color, disability, or national origin, to enjoy our restaurant and old country store. Since 1969, we have tried our best to provide food and service in ways that uphold our traditions of genuine quality. If you feel we have not delivered on this promise, please let us know. 1-800-333-9566 or www.crackerbarrel.com
Yeah this was written in 2004, a year after Lawrence v. Texas. Fourteen states still had sodomy laws all the way up until 2003.
It actually wasn't illegal to discriminate against gay or trans employees until 2020, with Bostock v. Clayton County. It's still legal in several states to deny housing on the basis of orientation or gender identity.