(Pittsburgh, Pa.) The backlash from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette removing black reporters from covering the protests in Pittsburgh continues. Giant Eagle announced yesterday they will quit selling the paper in their stores.

Journalists Alexis Johnson and Michael Santiago were both taken off any assignments related to protests in the area by management of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.  Giant Eagle is stating via their Facebook page that in part, “In western Pennsylvania, we have also made the decision to halt sales of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette due to recent actions by the publication. It is critical that we uphold the values that have defined Giant Eagle for nearly 90 years. These measures will remain in place until the publication demonstrates an equal commitment to all those in the communities it serves. We must take every opportunity to put ourselves in each other’s shoes. We will slip up. We will make mistakes. But as long as we are open, honest and sincerely listen to one another, we will make positive, long-lasting change.” The post was signed by Laura Shapiro Karet President and Chief Executive Officer of Giant Eagle Inc.