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Following arrests at Starbucks in Center City, company closing 8,000 cafes for training
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A leading cable company discriminated against a black-owned TV network, U.S. appeals court says
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APNewsBreak: Schumer calls for probe of Chinese rail tech
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Starbucks is closing all stores nationwide for racial bias training — and baristas say the problem runs deeper than many customers realize (SBUX)
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What Can Starbucks Accomplish? - Slate Magazine
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Starbucks’ Plan To Take On Racial Bias
Starbucks’ Plan To Take On Racial Bias.....»»
Starbucks has a bold plan to address racial bias. Will it work?
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Starbucks drops to lowest consumer-perception level since November 2015
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A Starbucks in California treats black and white men differently, according to accuser"s video
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Starbucks drops to lowest consumer perception level since November 2015
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Starbucks Racial Bias Training: What Will Coffee Chain Teach Its Baristas?
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