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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.

https://youtu.be/IopM0dO8-U0 

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

http://www.phillytrib.com/commentary/columns/sitting-while-black-latest-side-of-coined-indignities/article_4e5edb62-b5ef-508d-a767-21827e84b0d3.html 

The second article is

A look at claims of racial bias in U.S. restaurants

http://www.phillytrib.com/news/a-look-at-claims-of-racial-bias-in-u-s/article_8399a7c7-f8b3-5469-be5e-7ccee91f08a1.htm

Next we have

Protesters stage sit-ins at two Starbucks 

Samaria Bailey Tribune Correspondent  Apr 17, 2018 Updated 7 hrs ago

http://www.phillytrib.com/news/protesters-stage-sit-ins-at-two-starbucks/article_c5a8b946-9a41-57f9-9877-e66f66593303.html

Then

Philly police chief: Officers did nothing wrong in Starbucks arrest

http://www.phillytrib.com/news/philly-police-chief-officers-did-nothing-wrong-in-starbucks-arrest/article_167c85ed-64f1-552b-a63b-6cc82cd7ffd7.html

Also

Starbucks to train workers on ‘unconscious bias’

http://www.phillytrib.com/news/starbucks-to-train-workers-on-unconscious-bias/youtube_bec7dfe5-3135-504e-8c2b-2b99e32c4280.html

Next

Starbucks apologizes, calls arrests ‘reprehensible’

Bobbi Booker Tribune Staff Writer  Apr 17, 2018 Updated 4 hrs ago

http://www.phillytrib.com/news/starbucks-apologizes-calls-arrests-reprehensible/article_6f2a561a-0ef2-503b-81ef-e0f9fdd35c71.html

Next we have

Lawmakers speak out and protesters sit-in following Starbucks arrests

Apr 16, 2018 Updated 7 hrs ago

 http://www.phillytrib.com/news/lawmakers-speak-out-and-protesters-sit-in-following-starbucks-arrests/youtube_dccb8f61-66d8-50d4-9644-7594023821bc.html

Next

Starbucks CEO on arrests at Philadelphia store: ‘They didn’t deserve that’

by Danielle Wiener-Bronner   @dwbronnerApril 17, 2018: 7:25 PM ET

http://money.cnn.com/2018/04/17/news/companies/kevin-johnson-don-lemon/index.html

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”

By Alicia Victoria Lozano and David Chang

Published at 12:30 PM EDT on Apr 15, 2018 | Updated at 6:59 AM EDT on Apr 16, 2018

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Protesters-Gather-Outside-Philadelphia-Starbucks-After-Two-Black-Men-Were-Arrested-There-479809353.html

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

By Vince Lattanzio, Alicia Victoria Lozano, Lauren Mayk and Steven Fisher

Published at 5:19 PM EDT on Apr 16, 2018 | Updated at 7:43 AM EDT on Apr 17, 2018

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Starbucks-Contrite-in-Meetings-With-Philadelphia-Officials-as-Outrage-Persists-Over-Arrest-of-Black-Men-at-Cafe-479915693.htm

Next we have

What ‘Unconscious Bias’ Really Is and Its Exhausting Effect

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Unconscious-Bias-Implicit-Bias-Philadelphia-Starbucks-Exhausting-Effect-480146723.html

What does the term ‘unconscious bias’ really mean? And does it even apply to the now-notorious Starbucks arrests in Philadelphia?

By Brian X. McCrone

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

https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Starbucks-Image-Crisis-After-Philadelphia-Arrests-479966353.html

MORE READING:

‘Sitting While Black’ latest side of coined indignities

http://www.phillytrib.com/commentary/columns/sitting-while-black-latest-side-of-coined-indignities/article_4e5edb62-b5ef-508d-a767-21827e84b0d3.html

Lawmakers speak out and protesters sit-in following Starbucks arrests

http://www.phillytrib.com/news/lawmakers-speak-out-and-protesters-sit-in-following-starbucks-arrests/youtube_dccb8f61-66d8-50d4-9644-7594023821bc.html

Protesters stage sit-ins at two Starbucks

http://www.phillytrib.com/news/protesters-stage-sit-ins-at-two-starbucks/article_c5a8b946-9a41-57f9-9877-e66f66593303.html

Starbucks apologizes, calls arrests ‘reprehensible’

http://www.phillytrib.com/news/starbucks-apologizes-calls-arrests-reprehensible/article_6f2a561a-0ef2-503b-81ef-e0f9fdd35c71.html

A look at claims of racial bias in U.S. restaurants

http://www.phillytrib.com/news/a-look-at-claims-of-racial-bias-in-u-s/article_8399a7c7-f8b3-5469-be5e-7ccee91f08a1.html

Starbucks to train workers on ‘unconscious bias’

http://www.phillytrib.com/news/starbucks-to-train-workers-on-unconscious-bias/youtube_bec7dfe5-3135-504e-8c2b-2b99e32c4280.html

Philly police chief: Officers did nothing wrong in Starbucks arrest

http://www.phillytrib.com/news/philly-police-chief-officers-did-nothing-wrong-in-starbucks-arrest/article_167c85ed-64f1-552b-a63b-6cc82cd7ffd7.html
Starbucks Apologizes to Philly Police Sergeant Denied Access to Restroomhttps://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/PHI-Starbucks-Responds-to-Viral-Post-that-Barista-Denied-Police-Sergeant-Restroom-Access-327679561.html
What ‘Unconscious Bias’ Really Is and Its Exhausting Effecthttps://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Unconscious-Bias-Implicit-Bias-Philadelphia-Starbucks-Exhausting-Effect-480146723.html
Starbucks to Close Stores for an Afternoon for Bias Traininghttps://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Starbucks-Image-Crisis-After-Philadelphia-Arrests-479966353.html
Starbucks ‘Contrite’ in Meetings With Philadelphia Officials as Outrage Persists Over Arrest of Black Men at Cafehttps://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Starbucks-Contrite-in-Meetings-With-Philadelphia-Officials-as-Outrage-Persists-Over-Arrest-of-Black-Men-at-Cafe-479915693.html
Protesters Gather Outside Philadelphia Starbucks After 2 Black Men Were Arrested Therehttps://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Protesters-Gather-Outside-Philadelphia-Starbucks-After-Two-Black-Men-Were-Arrested-There-479809353.html
Starbucks to Close Stores for an Afternoon for Bias Traininghttps://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Starbucks-Image-Crisis-After-Philadelphia-Arrests-479966353.html
Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge review – ‘racism is a white problem’https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/jun/03/why-no-long-talking-white-people-review-race-reni-eddo-lodge-racism
Starbucks CEO on arrests at Philadelphia store: ‘They didn’t deserve that’http://money.cnn.com/2018/04/17/news/companies/kevin-johnson-don-lemon/index.html
Philly Starbucks Manager Who Called Cops On Black Men Reportedly Has History of Targeting Non-White Customershttp://atlantablackstar.com/2018/04/19/philly-starbucks-manager-called-cops-black-men-reportedly-history-targeting-non-white-customers/
Philly Police Commissioner Admits He Played a ‘Significant Role’ In Making Starbucks Incident ‘Worse’http://atlantablackstar.com/2018/04/19/philly-police-commissioner-admits-played-significant-role-making-starbucks-incident-worse/