Lime accidentally partners with white-owned business for Black History Month
Photo courtesy Michael Weaverof Black-owned businesses across the country that the company is partnering with this month.
according to the business’ website. While the cafe is privately owned, the majority of its workers are affiliated with the Light of Truth Mennonite church in Clason Point. Mennonites have similar core beliefs to the Amish, though they tend to be more open to technology, Weaver said. City Councilmember Amanda Farías, a transit advocate whose district includes the cafe, told the Bronx Times that while Lime made an “unfortunate mistake,” she is in support of the idea of promoting local businesses.
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