Protests Erupt Over Cracker Barrel Incident in Maryland

A protest took place outside a Cracker Barrel in Waldorf, Maryland, following allegations that the restaurant refused service to special needs students during a field trip on December 3. Parents, including Dustin Reed, whose daughter was part of the group, expressed outrage over the incident, calling for accountability and better treatment of individuals with disabilities. Cracker Barrel has since fired three employees, including a general manager, and stated that operational breakdowns, not intentional discrimination, were to blame for the service failure. However, the NAACP has demanded a public apology and comprehensive training for staff to address the issue. The protest drew significant public interest, highlighting ongoing concerns about discrimination against disabled individuals. Meanwhile, in Nakodar, India, protests erupted after a nine-month-old child died at a hospital, with family members accusing medical staff of negligence.