Lawsuit states that racists were in charge of General Mills plant, according to black employees.

Several Black employees at a General Mills plant in Covington, Georgia have filed a federal lawsuit against the company on June 2, alleging a racist work environment. The lawsuit contains multiple disturbing allegations, including favoritism towards white employees, disproportionate disciplinary actions against Black employees, and the presence of a racist mural inspired by leaders of the Confederacy. According to CNN, the lawsuit also mentions the existence of a group called the "Good Ole Boys," made up of white employees in management and human resources, who are believed to perpetuate discrimination and maintain a culture of racism within the company.

The plaintiffs in the lawsuit have accused two white managers of creating and leading this organization, with the belief that symbols and history associated with the Ku Klux Klan and other white supremacist groups are useful in keeping Black employees "in their place" and discouraging them from speaking up against mistreatment. The lawsuit also mentions a specific incident where a Black employee, Keith McClinton, discovered the initials "KKK" etched into his lunchbox, and when he brought it to the attention of the managers, he was subjected to a handwriting test to prove he did not do it himself.

The lawsuit further states that despite numerous incidents of racism being reported to local and corporate HR since the 1980s, they have been ignored and even resulted in retaliation against the employees who spoke out. The plaintiffs are seeking damages for themselves and other Black employees who have experienced discrimination at the plant, and have requested a trial by jury to address the issue.

General Mills has released a statement expressing their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and their strict policy against discrimination. However, recent reports have called for the company to eliminate plastic chemicals from their food products, with a petition signed by 30,000 people being delivered to their headquarters in Minnesota. Consumer Reports has also sent a letter to the company's CEO, warning about the levels of plasticizers in their products. Despite these concerns, General Mills maintains that they are dedicated to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

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