Sentences with phrase «for racial bias training»

That incident caused such an outcry that Philadelphia police Commissioner Richard Ross publicly apologized to the men and Starbucks announced last week that it will close 8,000 U.S. stores for racial bias training.

In the press release detailing the decision, the company noted: «Closing our stores for racial bias training is just one st:p in a journey that requires dedication from every level of our company and partnerships in our local communities.»

Closing our stores for racial bias training is just one step in a journey that requires dedication from every level of our company and partnerships in our local communities.»

Closing our stores for racial bias training is just one step in a journey.»

Not exact matches

I was surprised when I learned that Kevin Johnson, CEO of America's most popular coffee brand Starbucks, decided to close more than half of the company's U.S. stores on May 29 to conduct racial bias training for staff, following the uproar over two black men — Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson — being arrested at a Philadelphia location.

Philadelphia Story The afternoon getting more attention comes as Starbucks already announced plans to close all of its company - owned U.S. shops the afternoon of May 29 for racial - bias training.

Starbucks chief executive Kevin Johnson posted a long apology statement on the company's website, followed by the announcement that Starbucks would close 8,000 stores on May 29 for a day of racial - bias training.

Starbucks reiterated its 2018 outlook but said the guidance excludes the yet - to - be determined impact on its previously announced plan to close more than 8,000 company - owned stores for half a day to conduct racial - bias training for its employees in the U.S. Comparable - store sales are seen up 3 % to 5 % globally for the year, and revenue growth is seen in the high single digits, Starbucks said.

Quotes Paul Argenti in an article about Starbucks» decision to close all company - owned stores for «racial bias» training following the arrest of two black men at a Starbucks in Philadelphia.

The CEO met with the two victims and five days later, the chain announced all company - owned stores in the U.S. would close on the afternoon of May 29 for racial - bias training.

Following the reprehensible event in one of its stores on April 12 in Philadelphia, Starbucks announced it will close more than 8,000 company - owned stores in the United States on May 29 to conduct racial - bias training for all partners (employees).

Starbucks has since apologized for the incident and announced that it plans to close all 8,000 of it's U.S. stores for implicit racial bias training, which is both appropriate and proves that this is about something much larger than one isolated incident: this is about the ubiquitous, cultural fear of black people.

Note: This article has been updated to reflect Starbucks» announcement to shut down their business for implicit racial bias training.

Starbucks says it will close its more than 8,000 U.S. stores for several hours next month to conduct racial - bias training to its nearly 175,000 workers.

Provide implicit racial bias training for teachers and administrators to help break habits of prejudice and lead to more balanced treatment of students of color.

Implicit racial bias training for teachers and administrators to help break habits of prejudice and lead to more balanced treatment of students of color.

For example, the racist who undergoes a five - hour racial bias training will still be a racist after the training.