Erie Orchards and Cider Mill is a working farm located in Erie, Michigan, with approximately 70 acres in production.
The orchard produces approximately 15,000 bushels of apples annually.
The farm is family-owned and produces fruit and cider that is nutritious and delicious.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities at the orchard, including Visit the animal center and playing in the play zone.
Visitors can also take an evening hayride around the orchard and enjoy the scenery or have a party at the Orchard.
Recently, the owner of Erie Orchards and Cider Mill, Steve Elzinga, has come under fire for making racist comments to a father and accusing the family of stealing.
The incident has sparked public criticism of the orchard and its owner.
Erie Orchards and Cider Mill racism video
Elzinga recently come under fire for making racist comments to a family who visited the farm.
The incident was caught on video and has sparked public criticism and a lawsuit.
According to CBS News, a muslim family visited the farm and were accused of stealing by Elzinga.
The owner of Erie Orchards and Cider Mill reportedly made racist comments to the family, including telling them to “go back to your country”.
The incident was caught on video and has since gone viral on multiple social media platforms, sparking public outrage.
CBS News reported that the family is suing Elzinga and the farm for discrimination and emotional distress.
The incident at Erie Orchards and Cider Mill highlights the ongoing issue of racism and discrimination in the United States.
It is important for individuals and businesses to recognize the harm caused by racist behavior and to take steps to promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
Racism in the United States
Racism in the United States is a complex and multifaceted issue that has been present throughout the country’s history.
Racism has been reflected in discriminatory laws, practices, and actions (including violence) at various times in the history of the United States against racial or ethnic groups.
Throughout American history, white Americans have generally enjoyed legally or socially sanctioned privileges and rights, which have been denied to members of various ethnic or minority groups at various times.
African Americans have faced severe restrictions on their political, social, and economic freedoms. Native Americans have suffered genocide, forced removals, and massacres, and they continue to face discrimination.
Racism has manifested itself in a variety of ways, including genocide, slavery, lynchings, segregation, Native American reservations and boarding schools, racist immigration policies, and discrimination in employment, housing and education.
Racism hurts.
A growing body of research shows it negatively affects the mental and physical health of its victims.
It wears the bearer down and can make them feel like lashing out or drowning.
There have been efforts to combat racism in the United States, including the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and ongoing activism and advocacy by individuals and organizations.
However, racism remains a persistent problem in American society.
Efforts being made to combat racism in the United States
The United States government has made efforts to address systemic racism by taking aggressive action to address structures, policies, and practices that contribute to inequalities in wealth, health, education and more.
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has called on the United States government to take immediate action to address persistent discrimination in employment, housing, access to capital, credit markets, technology and the criminal legal system among other areas.
Corporations are pledging to combat systemic racism in their companies, and some cities are considering proposals to reduce funds to police departments.
Organizations like the NAACP are working to dismantle structural racism through advocacy, litigation, and policy change.
Individuals are also taking action to combat racism by engaging in conversations about race, educating themselves about the history of racism in the United States, and advocating for change.
While these efforts are important, racism remains a persistent problem in American society.
Continued action and advocacy are necessary to achieve true equality and justice for all.
