Starbucks Discrimination

[naturalgyrl5199]

BTW... Five Bucks fired the manager...

Okay great. I typed my post before I read this comment. I am happy. Sbux stock must be dropping let me check the numbers on my app.

 

[sunnieb]

Not happy that I still have money on a Starbucks gift card that I got with my credit card rewards.

I'll take a long break from Starbucks (it'll be easy - I haven't been there in a couple of months anyway), then I'll use up what's left on my gift card, then I'm finished with them.

I've been carrying a $3 card balance since December. Been meaning to stop by, but it was never high on my list.

We talked to our 17 year old son about this incident. He's going off to college next year and this is the ish we have to worry about.

 

[UmSumayyah]

I can't understand not skipping Starbucks if you are upset about this incident and feel it was definitely racism.

I get why skipping the Walmart or such may be a big problem, as in some areas that is the only game in town or you have little kids and can't drive to three stores, work a full-time job AND spend time with them.

It's just coffee and snacks.

Like, get a coffee maker and get coffee beans and pastry from the grocery store. Make your breakfast sandwiches on the weekend and freeze them to reheat, or just get a box of breakfast sandwiches in the freezer aisle. Probably the same quality anyway.

 

[ThirdEyeBeauty]

Furthermore if a business doesn't want my money you will not catch me begging to stay or refusing to leave. I will gather my belongings with a hearty peace out. There are too many alternatives out here. Bye!

My guess is they fought to stay a little harder because they were invited. Not too long ago, for business, I was invited to meet at a Starbucks and I almost said yes but thought about how I didn't care for that crowded and type of people and decided for somewhere else instead. I didn't want to explain to anyone why I have been sitting there with no purchase.

 

[Zaynab]

I’m head strong as all out, but when police come by and are involved, I rather move along than go back and forth with them
because they have shown time and time again that they can maim, assault and kill people of color with no repercussions. Proving a point in Starbucks is not worth my life, period.

Anyways, I drink Starbucks maybe 4-5 times per month. I won’t be boycotting bc I’m tired of boycotting everytime a racist service employee does something offensive to a Black person. It’s tiring and feels like a black tax. These employees are just one person in a multi million corporation. If the company didn’t issue an apology, then fine I would boycott, but they did and are taking action.

I definitely can’t and don’t boycott everything. I never shop at H&M so that was easy. Don’t like Dove soap. I’m boycotting Starbucks because I have two black sons and that could easily be one of them in the future. It’s as simple as that. And some overpriced latte isn’t worth it to me.

 

[momi]

My guess is they fought to stay a little harder because they were invited. Not too long ago, for business, I was invited to meet at a Starbucks and I almost said yes but thought about how I didn't care for that crowded and type of people and decided for somewhere else instead. I didn't want to explain to anyone why I have been sitting there with no purchase.

Possibly...

I honestly lay the burden of it all at the feet of Starbucks. Buy allowing people to linger without purchase they created the culture that they are now trying to selectively enforce - so whatever.

 

[mensa]

Starbucks is trying to stay in front of this! I appreciate this.. IMHO, SB does a lot for their employees and I see a lot of minorities working there...
Oh boy




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Oh my, how noble of them.

 

[Live.Laugh.Love]

@HappilyLiberal

Where did you see that the manager was fired from Starbucks? I haven’t seen that info yet

 

[UmSumayyah]

@HappilyLiberal

Where did you see that the manager was fired from Starbucks? I haven’t seen that info yet

I saw on yahoo that the manager is "no longer working there".

Question is, are they on temporary leave, to take a job at another location when the buzz dies down? Or were they actually. fired.?

 

[ScorpioBeauty09]

Shaun King posted a video of another incident at Starbucks. Black man asks for the code to use the bathroom and is denied. He runs into a white man coming out of the bathroom and finds out he got the code without buying anything. When he confronts the employees the cashier tells him to leave and has security escort him out. I’m on my phone so I can’t post the video but I’ll post it when I get back to my computer unless someone else posts it first.

 

[Bad&Bougee]

I am proud of my downtown associates today. The line at Starbuck's, which is usually out the door and around the corner, was almost non-existent this morning. I am sure Dunkin Donuts was happy with their newfound patronage today.

This ridiculous racism/fear/bigotry/stereotype crap has got to stop!

 

[awhyley]

Looks like it finally happened,

"Philadelphia Starbucks manager who called cops on two black men is let go as protests continue"

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nat...ng-cops-black-men-article-1.3936524?cid=bitly

From The Root:

"Philadelphia Starbucks Manager Who Called Police on 2 Black Men Decides to Leave Company in 'Mutual' Decision: Report"

https://www.theroot.com/early-monday-morning-protests-planned-for-philadelphia-1825287696

 

[AnjelLuvs]

This!!!

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[Philippians413]

This dude...

 

[Lady-RuffDiamond]

This dude...

He might as well have said All Lives Matter and be done with it...

 

[LushLox]

I am proud of my downtown associates today. The line at Starbuck's, which is usually out the door and around the corner, was almost non-existent this morning. I am sure Dunkin Donuts was happy with their newfound patronage today.

This ridiculous racism/fear/bigotry/stereotype crap has got to stop!

That is really good to hear! The only logic these sort of people understand is when their finances are affected. They had to let her go, their dollars are far more important than the welfare of an incompetent manager.

 

[Philippians413]

 

[GeorginaSparks]

It says they are doing a clean up on the 18th of any posts that are only news related. I hope people continue posting so that yelp has to keep some of the posts. As long as people make sure to mention the items there that they purchased before trashing their treatment of black people, I think their reviews will have to stay.

I see the 15th which was yesterday. since i posted it, their ratings have gone from 2.5 stars to 1 star and it's now a little over 2000 reviews. Wonder what's taking them so long. lol

 

[FelaShrine]

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I saw on yahoo that the manager is "no longer working there".

Question is, are they on temporary leave, to take a job at another location when the buzz dies down? Or were they actually. fired.?

Thats what i saw this morning. I didnt see fired.

 

[Menina Preta]

Starbucks which has a Black female COO, Starbucks which employs many minority youth, Starbucks which at times is the only communal space for community members to use free WiFi in certain gentrifying communities (Harlem, Washington Heights, the Bronx) etc. The same Starbucks that let’s the friendly neighborhood vagrants get free water or bathroom use without being harassed. Yes, this Starbucks should be boycotted bc of videos of racist low tier employees. There are racists any and everywhere in society and when they show their behind, they need to be fired and a swift message from corporate needs to follow. Starbucks did that. So no I’m not boycotting...they do not have a long history of being racist or employing racist practices, IMO.

Folks be joining boycott band wagons everytime some video or roots article is posted. Do you, but that mess is tiring and half of the boycotters probably forget what they’re mad about 3 weeks later when the next uproar happens...

 

[mensa]

Shaun King posted a video of another incident at Starbucks. Black man asks for the code to use the bathroom and is denied. He runs into a white man coming out of the bathroom and finds out he got the code without buying anything. When he confronts the employees the cashier tells him to leave and has security escort him out. I’m on my phone so I can’t post the video but I’ll post it when I get back to my computer unless someone else posts it first.

WHAT?!?!?!?!?

 

[mensa]

Starbucks which has a Black female COO, Starbucks which employs many minority youth, Starbucks which at times is the only communal space for community members to use free WiFi in certain gentrifying communities (Harlem, Washington Heights, the Bronx) etc. The same Starbucks that let’s the friendly neighborhood vagrants get free water or bathroom use without being harassed. Yes, this Starbucks should be boycotted bc of videos of racist low tier employees. There are racists any and everywhere in society and when they show their behind, they need to be fired and a swift message from corporate needs to follow. Starbucks did that. So no I’m not boycotting...they do not have a long history of being racist or employing racist practices, IMO.

Folks be joining boycott band wagons everytime some video or roots article is posted. Do you, but that mess is tiring and half of the boycotters probably forget what they’re mad about 3 weeks later when the next uproar happens...

Are you an African American?

 

[luckiestdestiny]

I visit a SB about once or twice a year, so it’ll be easy for me to boycott. I’m sad for those two men who had no police record, will now be a part of the criminal justice system.

Oh no. I'm pretty sure the charges will be dismissed especially if they know what is good for them.

 

[FelaShrine]

This dude...

Not different from what is being said in here so it's his right

we shouldnt shame people into boycotting yada yada

 

[Menina Preta]

Are you an African American?

What is the point of this question? Please miss me with the first gen/immigrant argument, bc I have no patience for that ignorance today.

Anyways, like I said, everyone is entitled to their opinion and people said why they are and are not boycotting. I have no ill will to those who choose to boycott. Just don’t question my Blackness bc I choose to sit this one out.

Eta: my question is all the way rhetorical so no need to type out what you think your point is bc I’m not here for it...at all.

 

[luckiestdestiny]

There’s another SB incident on video that has surfaced.

Okay so what are people doing about this. We should blow this up as well so that we can see that this is not just a "one time" incident. It is happening all over the country.

 

[Theresamonet]

Starbucks which has a Black female COO, Starbucks which employs many minority youth, Starbucks which at times is the only communal space for community members to use free WiFi in certain gentrifying communities (Harlem, Washington Heights, the Bronx) etc. The same Starbucks that let’s the friendly neighborhood vagrants get free water or bathroom use without being harassed. Yes, this Starbucks should be boycotted bc of videos of racist low tier employees. There are racists any and everywhere in society and when they show their behind, they need to be fired and a swift message from corporate needs to follow. Starbucks did that. So no I’m not boycotting...they do not have a long history of being racist or employing racist practices, IMO.

Folks be joining boycott band wagons everytime some video or roots article is posted. Do you, but that mess is tiring and half of the boycotters probably forget what they’re mad about 3 weeks later when the next uproar happens...

I agree. I don’t see what there is to boycott about in this situation, and I can count how many times I’ve been to Starbucks.

ETA: I am African American

 

[msbettyboop]

This dude...

 

[ScorpioBeauty09]

Shaun King posted a video of another incident at Starbucks. Black man asks for the code to use the bathroom and is denied. He runs into a white man coming out of the bathroom and finds out he got the code without buying anything. When he confronts the employees the cashier tells him to leave and has security escort him out. I’m on my phone so I can’t post the video but I’ll post it when I get back to my computer unless someone else posts it first.

Here's the video of the incident.

 

[mensa]

What is the point of this question? Please miss me with the first gen/immigrant argument, bc I have no patience for that ignorance today.

Anyways, like I said, everyone is entitled to their opinion and people said why they are and are not boycotting. I have no ill will to those who choose to boycott. Just don’t question my Blackness bc I choose to sit this one out.

Eta: my question is all the way rhetorical so no need to type out what you think your point is bc I’m not here for it...at all.

You are correct in stating that we all have a right to our own opinions and in my opinion, you seem to express sentiments that are anti-Black on a regular basis.

Anyhow, there's no need to raise your blood pressure over our dialogue so, inhale, release, relax, repeat..

Since I don't want to get this informative and productive thread shut down, I'll end by saying:

What a wonderful thing that it is to be Young, Gifted, and Black."



Have a nice life...bye!