Comment on “Black Olives Matter” billboard sparks outrage — and pizza sales

“Black Olives Matter” billboard sparks outrage — and pizza sales

An Italian restaurant in New Mexico has come under fire for a punny billboard playing off the Black Lives Matter slogan amid nationwide outcry over the fatal shootings of black men by police officers. Paisano’s in Albuquerque posted “Black Olives Matter, Try Our Tapenade” on a marquee last week advertising one of its specials and reportedly posted a picture of the sign on social media. “We put up what we thought was a cute play on words, which we do commonly here at the restaurant,” Rick Camuglia, the owner, told NBC affiliate KOB.

 

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