Black parents claim Disneyland character refused to touch their kids

Elijah Black's family is suing Disneyland, claiming the actor portraying White Rabbit from "Alice in Wonderland" wouldn't touch their kids but showered attention on white kids, KCBS-TV reported on Feb. 6, 2013. / KCBS-TV/CBS

ANAHEIM, Calif. An African-American family is suing Disneyland after, the family claims, an actor who portrayed the White Rabbit character from "Alice in Wonderland" refused to hug or touch their children because of their skin color, reports CBS Los Angeles station KCBS-TV.

Jason and Annelia Black, of San Diego County, say the person in the rabbit costume also acted impatiently as their young kids posed for a picture at the Anaheim theme park.

The family asserts things were different when a Caucasian family arrived.

"There were two other kids that came up. The rabbit showered them. Hugged them, kissed them, posed with them, and took pictures. Meanwhile, that made my kids feel horrible," Jason Black said.

The family immediately filed a complaint with Disneyland officials.

They say they were offered VIP passes and $500, but they turned both down.

They were also asked to sign a confidentiality agreement, they say.

The Blacks insist they want a public apology, and the employee involved to be fired.

KCBS wasn't able to get a statement from Disneyland.

[ameera_30]

I'm a very close family friend of the Blacks. Ive been their dear friend for 12 years now. I'm middle eastern, and I love African American people. I am against racism. This nonsense has to end NOW! I am shocked and flabbergasted by the video annelya told me to watch. As soon as I saw it and viewed it, I started to cry! when is this b.s. going to end? I think all of us Arabs and African American people have had enough of being treated differently because of the color of our skin tone. People need to grow up, and educate themselves! we live in America, if you don't like it, then go back to your country! its a free country, and we can live where ever we want to live!

[kcreligion]

I never knew Disney gave you a hug with your ticket. Was I being cheated?
I saw lots of nice looking employess and didn't get any hugs at all. I didn't even think to try getting a hug from one of those furry creatures. And my son? Well if I remember right he ,her, or whatever just stood beside my son. Think maybe I was wronged again...oh well ...won't be the last time. LOL

[zmonkee]

I blame Bush for this!! If he didn't let Disney get away with all that profit making while he was in office, than maybe the characters wouldn't be so arrogant now, as to think they could get away with molesting a child...I mean, not molesting a child-- I mean hugging a child...no wait...I mean NOT hugging a child-- Either way....it's definitely Bush's fault, and not only should Disney get sued, but they need to pay more in taxes as well!!

[SadieMae68]

Empire_George_----------- replies: Since Jesse Jackson and AL Sharpton were able to get away with making such allegations, and because they were not corrected, the misperception remains among blacks that cops pull them over just for their color alone.

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Herein lies the problem with black America.

Thanks, Al! Thanks, Jesse! Racist pigs!

[Babykin8]

Let me guess. You don't have a college education, do you?

[linfinster]

if you believe that then are very closed off from reality.

[SadieMae68]

So let me get this straight, since this is such a confusing case.


Mrs.Black is accusing Mr.White, the rabbit, of being racist toward afro-Americans. Is she really serious?

Nothing to see here,people, move along!

[wik87]

So, what if the actor in the rabbit suit was black?
Assumptions are great!

[SadieMae68]

An afro-American being racist toward Afro-Americans? LOL!!!

[jabailo]

Sometimes people want to have it nine ways till Sunday.

[collie61]

What was the purpose of reporting this? There is no evidence that this is true or false, just the allegation. Numerous lawsuits are filed each day similar this this one alleging racism. It would be more responsible to wait until the suit is adjudicated and then report it. I for one consider this a bias piece of reporting.

[zmonkee]

Kind of like obama and the police department a couple of years ago? and then afterwards, he had to have a "beer summit" because of his rush to call out the cops??

[SadieMae68]

The mere perception of racism should never be grounds to file a law suit.

What is this country coming to?

[fantod-2009]

Rabbits are notorious racists! You never see them hanging out or talking with non-rabbits. Every time I try to befriend them, they run away as fast as they can.

[BIGPISTOLA]

Disneyland should find a black rabbit to balance out their "diversity" quotient.