A family-run eatery in Prince George's County known for its seafood, service and house band, and a favorite among the local African-American community, now finds itself under fire after a reported racial incident between the owner and a customer.
Just over a week ago, a Black man attempted to enter the restaurant seeking to place his order when, allegedly, the owner blocked his entrance, saying that he could not come in wearing a T-shirt which said, "I can't breathe."
The T-shirt's message, which references the recent death of George Floyd and other Black men at the hands of law enforcement, has become a rallying cry for protesters both in the U.S. and around the world as they've taken to the streets demanding change within police departments including the need for de-escalation policies and defunding.
Eventually, allegedly due to the outrage of employees who are mostly Black, the owner relented – allowing Rollins and his family to enter and even providing free food and drinks.
Cory Brim, a Black business owner and regular patron of The Fish Market, has employed social media over the past few days, posting interviews he's held with several people as they marched with signs and voiced their displeasure.
