Sephora’s plan to combat racial bias: Fewer security guards, more Black-owned brands and new protocols
Retail and crisis management experts say the initiative provides a comprehensive — and necessary — road map for the industry......»»
Starbucks closing 8,000 cafes for racial-bias training
Starbucks will close all 8,000 of its company-owned stores for several hours May 29 so its staff of 175,000 nationwide can undergo racial-bias education. The announcement comes days after the arrests of two black men in a Philadelphia Starbucks spurred.....»»
Starbucks Is Closing Thousands of Stores for Racial Bias Training. Here’s How Much Money It Could Lose
After two black men were arrested at a Philadelphia location Starbucks is closing over 8,000 company-owned stores for racial bias training during an afternoon in May, the.....»»
Following arrests at Starbucks in Center City, company closing 8,000 cafes for training
Starbucks announced Tuesday it is closing all 8,000 of its company-owned stores for a day in late May so its staff of 175,000 nationwide can undergo racial-bias education. The announcement comes days after the arrests of two black men in a Center .....»»
A leading cable company discriminated against a black-owned TV network, U.S. appeals court says
Charter defended itself against the racial bias lawsuit by citing the First Amendment. It didn’t work......»»
A leading cable company discriminated against a black-owned TV network, U.S. appeals court says
Charter defended itself against the racial bias lawsuit by citing the First Amendment. It didn’t work......»»
Constellation Brands buys stake in minority-owned wine La Fête du Rosé
Constellation Brands Inc. said Thursday it has made its first investment in a Black or minority-owned business by buying a stake in rosé label, La Fête du Rosé. The .....»»
The House"s history-making top security official talked with Insider about his plan to reopen the Capitol and ensure it will "never, ever be breached again" after the January 6 attack
When a pro-Trump mob broke past security and attacked the Capitol, Walker, then in charge of the DC National Guard, sent in his troops to help. Now, as the first Black House se.....»»
One of Pittsburgh"s best known brands partners to preserve legacy of Black-owned restaurants
Grant applications accepted through May 8......»»
General Motors Refutes Charge Of Ignoring Black-Owned Media For Advertising
General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) is pushing back against accusations leveled by a group of high-profile Black media professionals that the company practices racial discrimination in its media purchasing strategies. read more.....»»
Black franchise owner sues McDonald’s, alleges persistent racial bias
Herbert Washington, the Black owner of 14 McDonald’s franchises in Ohio, says the Chicago-based restaurant chain favors white owners and denied him a chance to buy restaurants in more affluent communities, according to a civil r.....»»
Macy"s to launch 11 new Black-owned beauty brands in February
See the rest of the story here. Theflyonthewall.com provides the latest financial news as it breaks. Known as a leader in market intelligence, The Fl.....»»
For Black homeowners, a common conundrum with appraisals
Bias in home valuations has contributed to the racial wealth gap.....»»
Sephora to fight against racial bias: ‘It’s our responsibility to step up’
A study commissioned by Sephora found that two in five U.S. retail.....»»
Under Fenty Beauty"s umbrella: More black-owned cosmetic companies for black consumers
New brands like The Lip Bar and established brands like Shea Moisture are catering to a demand for products that fill .....»»
Facial-recognition technology has a racial-bias problem, according to a new landmark federal study
Alex Wong/Getty Images Facial-recognition algorithms are more likely to misidentify people of color than white people, according to a federal study published on Thursday. The study found that black people and Asian peo.....»»
Sephora is running three sales on Black Friday with tons of gifts under $15 and daily flash sales up to 50% off
Business Insider Sephora has three Black Friday sales running right now. The first is an under-$15 sale with tons of great stocking stuffers from brands like First Aid Beauty, Benefit, Tarte, Philosophy.....»»
VMware drops $4.8B on Pivotal and Carbon Black, CEO announces plan to fix "broken" security industry
The security market is “broken,†VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger said, announcing that the Palo Alto company was out to “change the industry, because the industry we know today is not working.â€.....»»
APNewsBreak: Schumer calls for probe of Chinese rail tech
The Senate's top Democrat wants an investigation into whether a plan for new subway cars in New York City designed by a Chinese state-owned company could pose a threat to national security......»»
Starbucks is closing all stores nationwide for racial bias training — and baristas say the problem runs deeper than many customers realize (SBUX)
REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth On April 12, a Starbucks manager called the police to arrest two black men at a Philadelphia location. In response to protests, the coffee chain will hold an "implicit racial bias training" on May 2.....»»
What Can Starbucks Accomplish? - Slate Magazine
Slate MagazineWhat Can Starbucks Accomplish?Slate MagazineStarbucks announced Tuesday that it would close more than 8,000 company-owned stores on May 29 to conduct racial bias train.....»»