- Chubby Chicks, a Black-owned cafe in Philadelphia, which has allegedly faced racial harassment, is to close in August.
- Owner Shakeira Turner cited ongoing harassment and fines related to noise complaints as reasons for the closure.
- Turner says she’s considering relocating the restaurant to another location in Philadelphia or to Atlanta.
- The restaurant gained attention earlier this year after a video alleging racial discrimination against Turner went viral.
Chubby Chicks, a Black-owned brunch cafe which moved from Blackwood in Camden County to Center City Philadelphia in December, will close its doors by the end of August, according to its owner.
Owner and chef Shakeira “Keira” Turner, a South Jersey native, said in an Instagram video that her Walnut Street restaurant will close by “next month.” She cited alleged racial harassment since moving into her larger Philly space and also violations that have piled up over noise complaints.
“So, Chubby Chicks is closing,” Turner said…