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Chick-Fil-A

Olympic gymnast Gabrielle Douglas attends the 22nd annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards at Carnegie Hall on November 12, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Gabby Douglas: 'I almost quit gymnastics to work at Chick-Fil-A'

Carrie Healey
theGRIO REPORT - Having moved far from home to train for the Olympics, Gabby Douglas told her mother when she 15 years old that she was ready to throw in the towel, move home, and 'get a job at Chick-Fil-A'...
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Washington Police and FBI agents gather outside the Family Research Council in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, after security guard at the lobbying group was been shot in the arm. A police spokeswoman says the shooting happened Wednesday morning at the Family Research Council. Police say one person has been taken into custody. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Civil rights group 'rhetoric' blamed for shooting

Ben Nuckols and Eric Tucker, Associated PRess
WASHINGTON (AP) - Though the shooting was swiftly condemned by groups across the ideological spectrum, it tapped into deep divisions over cultural issues like gay marriage...
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A group of black people in a church holding up Chick-Fill-A bags

Blacks and Chick-Fil-A: Eating chicken is no expression of religious faith

Kirsten West-Savali
OPINION - It is most hilarious that some Christian blacks are rushing to eat fried chicken to show how righteously they stand against homosexuality...
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Customers stand in line for a Chick-fil-a meal at the chain's restaurant in Wichita, Kan., on Wednesday. Aug. 1, 2012. The crowd was buying meals to show their support for the company that's currently embroiled in a controversy over same-sex marriage. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, a Baptist minister, declared Wednesday national "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day." Opponents of the company's stance are planning "Kiss Mor Chiks" for Friday, when they are encouraging people of the same sex to show up at Chick-fil-A restaurants around the country and kiss each other. (AP Photo/The Wichita Eagle, Travis Heying)

Allen West sent Chick-fil-A to Black Caucus meeting

Carrie Healey
theGRIO REPORT - Florida Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.) told The Huffington Post Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) once bought chicken and biscuits from Chick-fil-A for the entire Congressional Black Caucus...
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The words "Tastes Like Hate" were painted on a Chick-fil-A in the 8200 block of Torrance.

Chick-fil-A 'tastes like hate' according to vandals

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theGRIO REPORT - Vandals at a Chick-Fil-A in Torrance left a message on the restaurant Friday during a week of protests in response to the company president's comments regarding same-sex marriage.
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Antoine Dodson attends the 15th Annual Webby Awards at Hammerstein Ballroom on June 13, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for The Webby Awards)

Antoine Dodson attends Chick-fil-A 'Appreciation Day'

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After making headlines with his YouTube video in support of Chick-Fil-A, viral video 'star' Antoine Dodson decided to attend the food chain's Appreciation Day...
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Customers stand in line for a Chick-fil-a meal at the chain's restaurant in Wichita, Kan., on Wednesday. Aug. 1, 2012. The crowd was buying meals to show their support for the company that's currently embroiled in a controversy over same-sex marriage. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, a Baptist minister, declared Wednesday national "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day." Opponents of the company's stance are planning "Kiss Mor Chiks" for Friday, when they are encouraging people of the same sex to show up at Chick-fil-A restaurants around the country and kiss each other. (AP Photo/The Wichita Eagle, Travis Heying)

Chick-fil-A fans mark appreciation day

Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) - Chick-fil-A supporters are eating at the chicken chain's restaurants as the company continues to be criticized for an executive taking a public position against same-sex marriage...
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Congressman Allen West speaks to a crowd at the 2011 Palm Beach County Tax Day Tea Party on April 16, 2011 at Sanborn Square in Boca Raton,  Florida.   Another prominent speaker included billionaire Donald Trump.  (Photo by John W. Adkisson/Getty Images)

Allen West visits Chicago 'to try to open up a Chick-fil-A'

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Representative Allen West is back in the spotlight for making comments about the ongoing Chick-fil-A controversy...
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SPRINGFIELD, VA - JULY 26: The signs of a Chick-fil-A are seen July 26, 2012 in Springfield, Virginia. The recent comments on supporting traditional marriage which made by Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy has sparked a big debate on the issue. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

'I'm black and gay and I'll still eat at Chick-fil-A'

Marie Whitaker
OPINION - I love the chicken at Chick-fil-A. I eat the chicken, I am not trying to marry it or Dan Cathy, the president of the company...
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Antoine Dodson attends the 15th Annual Webby Awards at Hammerstein Ballroom on June 13, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for The Webby Awards)

Antoine Dodson: 'Chick-Fil-A makes good meals'

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Viral video star Antoine Dodson is making waves with his decision to defend the controversial food chain Chick-Fil-A...
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