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Papa John's founder John Schnatter donates $1 million to Simmons College

Matt Stone
Louisville Courier Journal
Papa John's founder John Schnatter gets a pat on the shoulder just prior to an announcement that the ex-CEO of Papa John's donated $1 million to Simmons College of Kentucky. Schnatter did not speak to reporters before or after the announcement.
Papa John's founder John Schnatter gets a pat on the shoulder just prior to an announcement that the ex-CEO of Papa John's donated $1 million to Simmons College of Kentucky. Schnatter did not speak to reporters before or after the announcement.
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Papa John's founder John Schnatter greets guests at Simmons College of Kentucky Wednesday afternoon at the private black college. Schnatter donated $1 million to the school. Schnatter's public appearance at Simmons on Wednesday was one the first since he was forced from the Papa John's chairmanship and evicted from the company's East Louisville headquarters after reports in July 2018 that he'd used a racial slur during a media training session.
Papa John's founder John Schnatter greets guests at Simmons College of Kentucky Wednesday afternoon at the private black college. Schnatter donated $1 million to the school. Schnatter's public appearance at Simmons on Wednesday was one the first since he was forced from the Papa John's chairmanship and evicted from the company's East Louisville headquarters after reports in July 2018 that he'd used a racial slur during a media training session.
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Rev. Kevin Cosby said of Papa John founder John Schnatter, looking on at center: "He steps out with us" during an announcement Wednesday. Schnatter donated $1 million to Simmons College of Kentucky. Schnatter's public appearance at Simmons on Wednesday was one the first since he was forced from the Papa John's chairmanship and evicted from the company's East Louisville headquarters after reports in July 2018 that he'd used a racial slur during a media training session.
Rev. Kevin Cosby said of Papa John founder John Schnatter, looking on at center: "He steps out with us" during an announcement Wednesday. Schnatter donated $1 million to Simmons College of Kentucky. Schnatter's public appearance at Simmons on Wednesday was one the first since he was forced from the Papa John's chairmanship and evicted from the company's East Louisville headquarters after reports in July 2018 that he'd used a racial slur during a media training session.
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Papa John's founder John Schnatter donated $1 million to Simmons College of Kentucky. "I'm humbled to give back. It's something my parents and grandparents taught me," he said during his short speech at the announcement. Schnatter did not speak the media that was present. Schnatter's public appearance at Simmons on Wednesday was one the first since he was forced from the Papa John's chairmanship and evicted from the company's East Louisville headquarters after reports in July 2018 that he'd used a racial slur during a media training session.
Papa John's founder John Schnatter donated $1 million to Simmons College of Kentucky. "I'm humbled to give back. It's something my parents and grandparents taught me," he said during his short speech at the announcement. Schnatter did not speak the media that was present. Schnatter's public appearance at Simmons on Wednesday was one the first since he was forced from the Papa John's chairmanship and evicted from the company's East Louisville headquarters after reports in July 2018 that he'd used a racial slur during a media training session.
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Rev. Kevin Cosby said of Papa John founder John Schnatter "He steps out with us" during an announcement where Schnatter donated $1 million to Simmons College of Kentucky. Schnatter's public appearance at Simmons on Wednesday was one the first since he was forced from the Papa John's chairmanship and evicted from the company's East Louisville headquarters after reports in July 2018 that he'd used a racial slur during a media training session.
Rev. Kevin Cosby said of Papa John founder John Schnatter "He steps out with us" during an announcement where Schnatter donated $1 million to Simmons College of Kentucky. Schnatter's public appearance at Simmons on Wednesday was one the first since he was forced from the Papa John's chairmanship and evicted from the company's East Louisville headquarters after reports in July 2018 that he'd used a racial slur during a media training session.
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Papa John's founder John Schnatter hugs Rev. Kevin Cosby at Simmons College of Kentucky before speaking Wednesday afternoon at the private black college. Schnatter donated $1 million to the school. Schnatter's public appearance at Simmons on Wednesday was one the first since he was forced from the Papa John's chairmanship and evicted from the company's East Louisville headquarters after reports in July 2018 that he'd used a racial slur during a media training session.
Papa John's founder John Schnatter hugs Rev. Kevin Cosby at Simmons College of Kentucky before speaking Wednesday afternoon at the private black college. Schnatter donated $1 million to the school. Schnatter's public appearance at Simmons on Wednesday was one the first since he was forced from the Papa John's chairmanship and evicted from the company's East Louisville headquarters after reports in July 2018 that he'd used a racial slur during a media training session.
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Guests listen during an announcement where Papa John's founder John Schnatter donated $1 million to Simmons College of Kentucky. Schnatter's public appearance at Simmons on Wednesday was one the first since he was forced from the Papa John's chairmanship and evicted from the company's East Louisville headquarters after reports in July 2018 that he'd used a racial slur during a media training session.
Guests listen during an announcement where Papa John's founder John Schnatter donated $1 million to Simmons College of Kentucky. Schnatter's public appearance at Simmons on Wednesday was one the first since he was forced from the Papa John's chairmanship and evicted from the company's East Louisville headquarters after reports in July 2018 that he'd used a racial slur during a media training session.
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Papa John's founder John Schnatter hugs Rev. Kevin Cosby at Simmons College of Kentucky before speaking Wednesday afternoon at the private black college. Schnatter donated $1 million to the school. Schnatter's public appearance at Simmons on Wednesday was one the first since he was forced from the Papa John's chairmanship and evicted from the company's East Louisville headquarters after reports in July 2018 that he'd used a racial slur during a media training session.
Papa John's founder John Schnatter hugs Rev. Kevin Cosby at Simmons College of Kentucky before speaking Wednesday afternoon at the private black college. Schnatter donated $1 million to the school. Schnatter's public appearance at Simmons on Wednesday was one the first since he was forced from the Papa John's chairmanship and evicted from the company's East Louisville headquarters after reports in July 2018 that he'd used a racial slur during a media training session.
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Papa John's founder John Schnatter donated $1 million to Simmons College of Kentucky. "I'm humbled to give back. It's something my parents and grandparents taught me," he said during his short speech at the announcement. Schnatter did not speak the media that was present. Schnatter's public appearance at Simmons on Wednesday was one the first since he was forced from the Papa John's chairmanship and evicted from the company's East Louisville headquarters after reports in July 2018 that he'd used a racial slur during a media training session.
Papa John's founder John Schnatter donated $1 million to Simmons College of Kentucky. "I'm humbled to give back. It's something my parents and grandparents taught me," he said during his short speech at the announcement. Schnatter did not speak the media that was present. Schnatter's public appearance at Simmons on Wednesday was one the first since he was forced from the Papa John's chairmanship and evicted from the company's East Louisville headquarters after reports in July 2018 that he'd used a racial slur during a media training session.
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Papa John's founder John Schnatter smiles at right while sitting with Rev. Kevin Cosby at Simmons College of Kentucky Wednesday afternoon at the private black college. Schnatter donated $1 million to the school. Schnatter's public appearance at Simmons on Wednesday was one the first since he was forced from the Papa John's chairmanship and evicted from the company's East Louisville headquarters after reports in July 2018 that he'd used a racial slur during a media training session.
Papa John's founder John Schnatter smiles at right while sitting with Rev. Kevin Cosby at Simmons College of Kentucky Wednesday afternoon at the private black college. Schnatter donated $1 million to the school. Schnatter's public appearance at Simmons on Wednesday was one the first since he was forced from the Papa John's chairmanship and evicted from the company's East Louisville headquarters after reports in July 2018 that he'd used a racial slur during a media training session.
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John Schnatter speaks at Simmons College of Kentucky Wednesday afternoon at the private black college. Schnatter donated $1 million to the school. Schnatter's public appearance at Simmons on Wednesday was one the first since he was forced from the Papa John's chairmanship and evicted from the company's East Louisville headquarters after reports in July 2018 that he'd used a racial slur during a media training session.
John Schnatter speaks at Simmons College of Kentucky Wednesday afternoon at the private black college. Schnatter donated $1 million to the school. Schnatter's public appearance at Simmons on Wednesday was one the first since he was forced from the Papa John's chairmanship and evicted from the company's East Louisville headquarters after reports in July 2018 that he'd used a racial slur during a media training session.
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Papa John's founder John Schnatter speaks at Simmons College of Kentucky Wednesday afternoon at the private black college. Schnatter donated $1 million to the school. Schnatter's public appearance at Simmons on Wednesday was one the first since he was forced from the Papa John's chairmanship and evicted from the company's East Louisville headquarters after reports in July 2018 that he'd used a racial slur during a media training session.
Papa John's founder John Schnatter speaks at Simmons College of Kentucky Wednesday afternoon at the private black college. Schnatter donated $1 million to the school. Schnatter's public appearance at Simmons on Wednesday was one the first since he was forced from the Papa John's chairmanship and evicted from the company's East Louisville headquarters after reports in July 2018 that he'd used a racial slur during a media training session.
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