Starbucks bans employees from wearing anything in support of Black Lives Matter part 2

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"We know your intent is genuine and understand how personal this is for so many of us. This is important and we hear you," the memo read.

A company spokesperson confirmed the memo's authenticity to BuzzFeed and said that such messages are prohibited "to create a safe and welcoming" environment at Starbucks locations.

"We respect all of our partners’ opinions and beliefs, and encourage them to bring their whole selves to work while adhering to our dress code policy," the spokesperson said.


The development comes as protests have erupted around the country over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis in late May. Video of his arrest reinvigorated support for the Black Lives Matter movement and has led to numerous companies showing support for it.


Source: https://thehill.com/business-a-lobbying/502252-starbucks-bans-employees-from-wearing-anything-in-support-of-black-lives



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