Note: we are republishing this story which originally made the news in April 2015. Despite apologizing to Curtis and even taking a photo together shaking hands, Boggess couldn’t recover. He later launched a GoFundMe page titled “Jimbo’s White History Sign Gone Bad,” expressing disappointment that his effort to show pride in his heritage cost him his livelihood.

He said he received supportive messages from across the country but ultimately lost his business and his dream.