The retail giant said wearing pro-BLM pins or T-shirts would violate its dress code policy because the accessories advocate a 'political, religious, or personal issue.'
Many employees were not satisfied. For some employees, the statements feel"performative," shallow, and hypocritical.” A barista in Massachusetts told BuzzFeed News that on the ground, the company is still working to preserve its image with customers to not disrupt sales.
"I don't think asking for and supporting those who want basic human rights is necessarily political," this person said. Nearly every employee with whom BuzzFeed News spoke pointed out that the company allowed workers to wear accessories supporting marriage equality and LGBTQ rights, even giving them pins and Gay Pride shirts, since June is Pride Month.
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