D.C. Pizza Chain Pulls Controversial Dessert After Backlash

&Pizza faced criticism for a dessert referencing Marion Barry's drug use, leading to its removal and a public apology.

The dessert, named 'Marion Berry Knots,' included marketing references to the late mayor's cocaine scandal.
Community leaders, including Barry's widow, labeled the campaign as racist and disrespectful.
Local activists and the NAACP called for a boycott, leading to protests and vandalism at one location.
&Pizza CEO Mike Burns apologized and acknowledged the mistake, removing the item from the menu.
Marion Barry's legacy remains complex, with supporters emphasizing his contributions to D.C.'s economic development.