2 Black Men Arrested At Philly Starbucks:
News and Updates
On April 12, 2018, 2 African American men were arrested at the Philly Starbucks, and of course since then there has
been a flurry of news reports on this incident.
What's most
interesting is the comment section below these articles. For sure some folks feel that you should not
sit in a restaurant if you are not going to purchase something. And you
especially should not use the bathroom if you have not made a purchase. Now, I am aware that there are some stores
that have a sign that says, "Bathroom for Patrons Only". However,
this policy while it may be in effect in some places is not readily apparent in
most stores.
I have traveled
many, many times on the road, and have simply pulled over, go into the store
and get the bathroom key. Never was I
made to feel I had to make a purchase.
It sort of comes with the territory.
Not to mention that
typically, stores that sell food have to have a bathroom that can be used by
patrons, but there certainly are occasions where someone sitting in the
establishment, may not purchase anything at all, particularly if they have a
certain diet, or are simply not hungry or even may not have the money to
purchase anything at all. There are so
many different circumstances that can be sited here.
One thing that is
certain, Starbucks is known for being a meeting place. Sometimes folks just go in there to use the
wifi, on the real, sometimes Starbucks is a bit pricey.
I once read a meme
that says, "Tired of me pulling the race card, stop giving me reason to
use it."
In this video I will
site excerpts from several news article.
A list of these article will be in the link in the description below.
The first article I
wish to share with you is
'Sitting While
Black' latest side of coined indignities
The second article
is
A
look at claims of racial bias in U.S. restaurants
Next we have
Protesters
stage sit-ins at two Starbucks
Samaria
Bailey Tribune Correspondent Apr 17,
2018 Updated 7 hrs ago
Then
Philly
police chief: Officers did nothing wrong in Starbucks arrest
Also
Starbucks
to train workers on 'unconscious bias'
Next
Starbucks apologizes, calls arrests 'reprehensible'
Bobbi Booker Tribune Staff Writer Apr 17, 2018 Updated 4 hrs ago
Next we have
Lawmakers
speak out and protesters sit-in following Starbucks arrests
Apr 16,
2018 Updated 7 hrs ago
Next
Starbucks CEO on arrests at Philadelphia store: 'They didn't
deserve that'
We also have
Protesters
Gather Outside Philadelphia Starbucks After 2 Black Men Were Arrested There
One man led a call
and response chant: "Today, this space is secure, secured by the
people"
Published at 12:30
PM EDT on Apr 15, 2018 | Updated at 6:59 AM EDT on Apr 16, 2018
The next article
Starbucks
'Contrite' in Meetings With Philadelphia Officials as Outrage Persists Over
Arrest of Black Men at Cafe
As Starbucks
leadership met with elected leaders over last week's incident, a third day of
protests carried on in Center City Philadelphia
Published at 5:19 PM
EDT on Apr 16, 2018 | Updated at 7:43 AM EDT on Apr 17, 2018
Next we have
What
'Unconscious Bias' Really Is and Its Exhausting Effect
What does the term
'unconscious bias' really mean? And does it even apply to the now-notorious
Starbucks arrests in Philadelphia?
Starbucks
to Close Stores for an Afternoon for Bias Training
The
training program is designed to address "implicit bias, promote conscious
inclusion and prevent discrimination"
By Alexandra
Olson and Joseph
Pisani
Published at 6:40 AM
EDT on Apr 17, 2018 | Updated at 9:02 PM EDT on Apr 17, 2018
MORE READING:
'Sitting
While Black' latest side of coined indignities
Lawmakers
speak out and protesters sit-in following Starbucks arrests
Protesters
stage sit-ins at two Starbucks
Starbucks
apologizes, calls arrests 'reprehensible'
A
look at claims of racial bias in U.S. restaurants
Starbucks
to train workers on 'unconscious bias'
Philly police chief: Officers did nothing wrong in Starbucks arrest
Starbucks
Apologizes to Philly Police Sergeant Denied Access to Restroom
What
'Unconscious Bias' Really Is and Its Exhausting Effect
Starbucks
to Close Stores for an Afternoon for Bias Training
Starbucks
'Contrite' in Meetings With Philadelphia Officials as Outrage Persists Over
Arrest of Black Men at Cafe
Protesters
Gather Outside Philadelphia Starbucks After 2 Black Men Were Arrested There
Starbucks
to Close Stores for an Afternoon for Bias Training
Why
I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge review –
‘racism is a white problem’
Starbucks
CEO on arrests at Philadelphia store: 'They didn't deserve that'
Philly Starbucks Manager Who Called Cops On Black Men Reportedly
Has History of Targeting Non-White Customers
Philly Police Commissioner Admits He Played a ‘Significant Role’
In Making Starbucks Incident ‘Worse’
