Story out of Salt Lake City, Utah:
The owner of a bar in Salt Lake City is apologizing and promising changes in the way his staff is trained after two Polynesian men were denied service due to their race.
A video shot moments after the denial of service has been shared thousands of times online, prompting outrage over what many call a racist policy.
Geremy Cloyd, owner of Willie’s Lounge, has come forward to apologize for the incident.
Cloyd said he's been getting death threats and hate messages since Tuesday night, all stemming from outrage sparked by an incident in which two Polynesian men were turned away. The employee said it was a company policy, but Cloyd said the problem, which he takes personal responsibility for, stemmed from a misunderstanding.
He has since apologized and is pledging to provide sensitivity training for all of his employees. He said he instituted a policy aimed at giving employees the right to refuse service to anyone who they felt unsafe interacting with, but he said he did not communicate the details effectively. That policy is being removed. Cont. (Video)
Story from - Fox 13 Salt Lake City
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