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After Starbucks Had 2 Black Men Arrested, Is the Chain Living Up to Its Stance on Diversity and Equality?

Brand is closing 8,000 stores for training to eliminate racial bias

Starbucks prides itself on its stance on diversity and inclusion, but news out of Philadelphia stands as a sharp contrast. Courtesy Sources: Twitter: @missydepino; Starbucks
By Katie Richards

April 17, 2018

Despite a brand platform supporting diversity and inclusion, recent incidents at two Starbucks are calling into question whether the company truly represents the values it touts.

Katie Richards

Katie Richards is a staff writer for Adweek.

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