SEATTLE – Starbucks has banned employees from wearing
any clothes or accessories that supports Black Lives Matter movement
as it violates its dress code policy, BuzzFeed News reported citing
an internal memo.
According to the coffee giant, which has already expressed its
support to the movement, employees are not permitted to wear
T-Shirts, buttons or pins that “advocate a political, religious or
personal issue”.
Starbucks VP of Inclusion and Diversity, Zing Shaw, indicated that
wearing clothing and accessories highlighting Black Lives Matters
could be misunderstood. According to her, there are agitators who
misconstrue the fundamental principles of the movement, and in
certain circumstances could intentionally re-purpose them to amplify
divisiveness.
As per the internal memo, Starbucks store managers had contacted the
management on behalf of employees with the request to wear pins or T-
shirts in support of the movement.
Instead, Starbucks said its partners can show support to black
partners by wearing Black Partner Network’s “keep It Brewing”
T-shirt.
A Starbucks spokesperson reportedly said the dress code policy would
remain in place as it was necessary to create a safe and welcoming
environment for customers and staff.
Following the widespread protests related to the killing of George
Floyd, the company on June 1 tweeted that it stands in solidarity
with Black partners, customers and communities. It also tweeted
later, “Black lives matter. We are committed to being a part of
change.”
Many corporate majors across the United States have expressed
solidarity to the movement and announced millions in donations to
support the campaign #BlackLivesMatter. Apple Chief Executive Officer
Tim Cook has committed $100 million for a new racial justice and
equality initiative, while PayPal has committed the highest amount
of$530 million to support black and minority-owned businesses and
communities.(AFP)
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