Starbucks Bans Employees From Wearing Black Lives Matter Attire

A Starbucks spokesperson said the policy was necessary 'to create a safe and welcoming' environment for customers and staff.

, contends that wearing clothing and accessories highlighting Black Lives Matter could be misunderstood and potentially incite violence.BuzzFeed that the company is dedicated to helping end"systemic racism," but that the dress code policy would remain in place because it was necessary"to create a safe and welcoming" environment for customers and staff.

The memo reminded employees of an existing company policy that forbids accessories that advocate a political, religious or personal issue.said the company commonly permits them to don accessories that promote marriage equality and LGBTQ rights. Some employees claimed that the company recently gave them pins and Gay Pride shirts, since June is Pride Month.On June 1, the official Starbucks Twitter account posted an image that read,"We will confront racism to create a more inclusive and just world. We stand in solidarity with our Black partners, customers and communities. We will not be bystanders.

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