General Mills Sued for Retaliation After Black History Month Dispute with Former Employee

General Mills retaliated against worker for reporting ‘offensive’ Black History Month ‘Fun Facts’: Lawsuit

The former employee alleges General Mills placed him on involuntary leave after he reported “racially offensive" materials that were distributed as “fun facts" during Black History Month – some of which referenced sensitive events such as the Tulsa Massacre, and Black Codes.

Ex-General Mills employee alleges retaliation after he objected to ‘fun facts’ Black history flyers

L. Lee Tyus Jr., who worked at a General Mills facility in St. Paul for more than five years, said he raised concerns in February 2025 after the company posted flyers in the employee breakroom as part of its Black History Month recognition.

General Mills sued for retaliation after Black History Month dispute with former employee

General Mills allegedly distributed "Fun Facts" fliers at the workplace that included information about the Tulsa Race Massacre and the Black Codes.