‘I’m just Black today’: Burger King employee sparks controversy after blackface at drive-thru for Halloween
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November 2, 2026
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A white Burger King employee who was filmed wearing blackface while serving customers at a drive-thru in the United States on October 31 has sparked controversy online, prompting a response from the fast-food chain.
The incident was captured in a video recorded by a customer at the drive-thru window and has since gone viral on social media.
In the footage, the employee, whose face appeared to be covered in dark paint, told the customer, “I’m just Black today.”
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