VANCOUVER — Earl’s Restaurant has announced plans to remove the word ‘albino’ from its products and marketing in response to a human-rights complaint.
“It did not occur to us that the name would be associated with albinism, neither did it occur to us it would offend. We do not believe the use of the word ‘albino’ reflects any intention to discriminate against persons with albinism,” reads a company statement.
“We have learned from participating in the human-rights complaint process, however, that many persons with albinism are genuinely offended and feel that their dignity is negatively impacted by the use of the word ‘albino’ in our marketing”.
The name change will be reflected on Earl’s restaurant menus as of April 24.
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