The concept of a sanctuary—a place that is a source of refuge, removed from the deluge of public vitriol that feels increasingly common in our society—has been a topic of great interest in recent days. College campuses, major metropolitan cities, churches, and even entire counties have all begun to label themselves "safe zones" and "sanctuaries," offering protection to any who seek it.
Now, on the day of the highly polarizing inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, we can add restaurants to that list.
Sanctuary Restaurants is a nationwide initiative offering resources to restaurants, enabling them to support diners and restaurant employees who find themselves targeted or impacted by harassment, bigotry, or xenophobia. Launched earlier this month by Restaurant Opportunities Centers United (ROC United), a restaurant worker advocacy group, and Presente.org, a Latinx social justice organization, Sanctuary Restaurants calls itself a "movement"—one with a mandate to create a world "free from hate, discrimination and harassment."
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