Morgan Freeman joins fight to save restaurants amid pandemic in powerful new ad
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Throughout the 58-second clip, Freeman talks about the 16 million people employed by independent restaurants who face uncertain employment prospects as the pandemic enters its sixth month.Cops Cafe & Bakery, opened just over two years ago, then as Cops & Doughnuts - Capital Precinct, closed permanently June 2. "The COVID-19 crisis threatens to permanently close 85% of independent restaurants -- 16 million people risk losing their jobs -- disproportionately impacting people of color and single mothers," Freeman says over a video of workers from all walks of life, from farmers to wait staff, in masks. Over 165 members of Congress have co-sponsored the bill that would ultimately protect 16 million people employed by independent restaurants.
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