OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — People gathered for a second day outside of 11-Worth Cafe on Sunday to protest after screenshots of racist Facebook posts made by the owner's son, Tony Caniglia III, circulated online.
The restaurant near 24th and Leavenworth closed early Sunday amid the protest and officers escorted customers to their cars.
The owner of the restaurant, Tony Caniglia Jr., declined an interview on-camera but told 3 News Now reporter Sydney Gray that he and an organizer of the protest had been talking all morning.
David Mitchell, an organizer of the protest, said there's also an issue with a menu item named after Confederate soldier Robert E. Lee, which has been served at the restaurant for decades.
Isaiah Calloway, another organizer, said another reason they protest is so the owners understand that it's not okay to have slavery recognition on their menu.
Protesters want the menu item removed and replaced with the name of a black leader.
11-Worth Cafe has been in business since 1976.
Reporter Sydney Gray will have more on the story tonight at 10 p.m.
A second day of protests are taking place at 11-worth cafe. I’ve spoke with a couple organizers who say they’re still negotiating demands w the owner. pic.twitter.com/GYktGOAtO6
— Sydney Gray (@Sydney_GTV) June 14, 2020
The restaurant was supposed to close at 1 pm. A few customers were still inside when I talked to owner. Officers now escorting customers to their cars. pic.twitter.com/MwPByZTHsW
— Sydney Gray (@Sydney_GTV) June 14, 2020
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