{"id":319967,"date":"2026-11-03T03:34:12","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T03:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/319967\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T03:34:12","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T03:34:12","slug":"burger-king-drive-thru-worker-in-blackface-just-wanted-to-be-black-news-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/319967\/","title":{"rendered":"Burger King drive-thru worker in Blackface ‘just wanted to be Black’ | News US"},"content":{"rendered":"

Burger King<\/a> is feeling the heat after a worker turned up to her drive-thru shift in Blackface.<\/p>\n

The employee tells a shocked customer it is ok to paint her face black because she had \u2018a good heart\u2019 in a viral video seen 200,000 times on Facebook<\/a> alone.<\/p>\n

The worker told shocked customer Shavelle Devine, \u2018I just wanted to be Black\u2019 after she was confronted at the window.<\/p>\n

\u2018I just asked this lady what she was today,\u2019 Devine said in her video, showing the employee wearing Blackface.<\/p>\n

\u2018Can you tell them what you told me?\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018I\u2019m just Black today,\u2019 the employee replied before adding it was ok because she \u2018had a good heart\u2019.<\/p>\n

\u2018And so your intentions is good?\u2019 Devine asked, with the worker nodding.<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tBurger King said the employee will be spoken to (Picture: AP)<\/p>\n

The customer then asked if the employee was supporting the Black Lives Matter<\/a> movement.<\/p>\n

\u2018Well, no, I just wanted to be Black,\u2019 the employee said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2018Why would you want to be Black? Do you know the struggles that we go through as Black people?\u2019 Devine asked.<\/p>\n

\u2018Sorry, you\u2019re making me laugh, sorry, no, yes I do. Or I mean, no, I don\u2019t. No, I don\u2019t,\u2019 the employee replied.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Devine said she felt \u2018disappointment, frustration, and concern\u2019 following the altercation.<\/p>\n

\u2018I find this behaviour completely unacceptable, offensive, and disrespectful,\u2019 she said. <\/p>\n

\u2018African Americans should not have to continuously explain why racism<\/a> is offensive or why certain actions are unacceptable. We should not have to minimise our feelings, overlook disrespect, or accept racial humiliation for the comfort or amusement of others.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018Rather than recognising the seriousness and offensiveness of the situation, their reactions seemed more like a joke,\u2019 she said.<\/p>\n

\u2018That response sends a troubling message that racial insensitivity is something to laugh about rather than something that deserves immediate attention and accountability.<\/p>\n

\u2018As a major national business, Burger King has a responsibility to create an environment where customers and employees of every racial background feel respected, valued, and safe.\u2019<\/p>\n

\u2018We are aware of the video and take the matter very seriously,\u2019 a Burger King spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

\u2018The Franchisee of this location is addressing the situation with his team, manager, and Team Member to ensure everyone involved understands why this is not acceptable and won\u2019t happen again.\u2019<\/p>\n

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