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09-19-2016, 01:25 PM
'British Colonial Co.' restaurant accused of racism responds online
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A new restaurant in Brisbane, Australia has been accused of racism on social media Monday.*
British Colonial Co. has been on the receiving end of criticism for its name and concept which appears to revel in the conquests and culture of the British Empire of old.
SEE ALSO: 'Enjoy the tea!': Man confronts racist conversation with a nice pot of tea (http://mashable.com/2016/09/10/racist-conversation-pot-tea/)
"Inspired by the stylish days of the empirical push into the developing cultures of the world, with the promise of adventure and modern, refinement in a safari style setting," the restaurant's website read.*
That description has since been altered on Monday after**on, sans reference to the plundering of other cultures, somewhat. It **w reads "A refined and modern dining experience with the adventure of east meets west in a plantation style, club setting." Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/09/19/british-colonial-co-restaurant/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial)
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A new restaurant in Brisbane, Australia has been accused of racism on social media Monday.*
British Colonial Co. has been on the receiving end of criticism for its name and concept which appears to revel in the conquests and culture of the British Empire of old.
SEE ALSO: 'Enjoy the tea!': Man confronts racist conversation with a nice pot of tea (http://mashable.com/2016/09/10/racist-conversation-pot-tea/)
"Inspired by the stylish days of the empirical push into the developing cultures of the world, with the promise of adventure and modern, refinement in a safari style setting," the restaurant's website read.*
That description has since been altered on Monday after**on, sans reference to the plundering of other cultures, somewhat. It **w reads "A refined and modern dining experience with the adventure of east meets west in a plantation style, club setting." Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/09/19/british-colonial-co-restaurant/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial)
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