FirstRight Call to Action on Denny’s
February 18, 2009 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under activism, breastfeeding
As FirstRight continues to ask Denny’s to revisit its policy on breastfeeding, it asks breastfeeding advocates to take the following action:
FirstRight encourages all breastfeeding advocates to make calls to their local Denny’s restaurants and franchises to inquire about their breastfeeding policy and encourage them to adopt policies that are at minimum in accordance with applicable state laws. Contact information for local Denny’s restaurants can be found at the Denny’s Store Locator.
FirstRight also recommends making calls (1-800-733-6697 and also 864-597-8000) and emails to the Denny’s Headquarters through their online contact form to support them in adopting a brand-wide breastfeeding friendly …read more
Denny’s Regional Management Response
February 18, 2009 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under activism, breastfeeding, nursing in public
After Crystal Everitt was harassed for breastfeeding her son in an Asheville, North Carolina, Denny’s restaurant, she sought the help of FirstRight to approach the regional management about its policy on breastfeeding. Here is the statement of policy given to FirstRight by Rick Pate, Director of Operations for Success Management, which operates 32 Denny’s restaurants (including the Asheville, NC location), on February 16, 2009:
We at Denny’s work very hard to insure all guests have a pleasant dining experience. Breastfeeding is absolutely allowed in our restaurants; we do request that it be done with respect and discretion, as we are …read more
New Breastfeeding Advocacy Group Formed
November 9, 2007 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under activism, breastfeeding, law
The people behind the Applebee’s nurse-ins now bring you FirstRight, a national grassroots organization dedicated to addressing incidents of breastfeeding discrimination, educating businesses and the general public about breastfeeding rights, and facilitating legislative change. The invitation to join FirstRights.org states:
Now is an exciting time for breastfeeding advocacy! The recent outpouring of activism and support for women and children who have been discriminated against has shown that people are passionate about defending the rights of breastfeeding mothers and children. Channeling that passion into positive, professional, and productive action is the purpose of a new national grassroots organization called FirstRight. FirstRight exists …read more






