Corporations from Starbucks to McDonald’s have faced criticism for their reactions to Black Lives Matter protests. smerconish examines.
New York Starbucks is reversing its position that had prohibited employees from wearing paraphernalia, such as T-shirts or pins, supporting the"Black Lives Matter" movement.
Although the company publicly supports"Black Lives Matter" on its social media channels and in a press release, an internal memo to employees obtained by BuzzFeed News earlier this week explains that Starbucks wouldn't let baristas do the same. But on Friday, Starbucks reversed its stance, saying they can wear a"Black Lives Matter" T-shirt or pin until new branded shirts are delivered to 200,000 employees that includes the phrase.
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