Starbucks Reverses Memo And Allow Employees To Wear Black Lives Matter Gear
Starbucks Reverses Statement And Will Allow Employees To Wear Black Lives Matter Gear
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June 12, 2020
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The memo, which was released to BuzzFeed News, pointed out how sporting messages like “Black Lives Matter” went against the company policy that prohibits attire that “advocates a political, religious or personal issue.” It comes as a concern not only because of the unrest that is currently reshaping the country and policy but because Starbucks has encouraged employees to wear pins in support of LGBTQ equality in the past. “Starbucks LGBTQ+ partners wear LGBTQ+ pins and shirts, that also could incite and create violent experiences amongst partners and customers,” a black transgender barista at Starbucks told BuzzFeed. “We have partners who experienced harassment and transphobia/homophobia for wearing their pins and shirts, and Starbucks still stands behind them.”Love The Rickey Smiley Morning Show? Get more! Join the The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Newsletter
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