Starbucks to Close 8,000 U.S. Stores for Racial-Bias Training After Arrests

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Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

my theory on the African American movements sweeping the young black community in the United States these days is simple; It is media driven, it is mas hysteria driven, and it is born from a generation of Blacks youths who both perpetuate their own stereotypes and were the first generation to not face any real hardships because of their race alone. So what does a rebel without a cause do?

he finds a cause... and if he cannot find one, he makes one up

I think that what you say is true but there is another factor and it is common among all the 'identity groups' angling for public attention. There is a culture of victim hood which poisons any approach to justice. People increasingly demand help from others, and advertise their oppression as evidence that they deserve respect and assistance. It is an easy step then to brand any 'oppressors' as racist, homophobic etc.

The funny thing about this case is that Starbucks is one of the most liberal corporations in America. They are on the 'progressive' side of almost every issue from the environment to fair trade. Requiring all of their staff to have racial-bias training is a bit much. My guess is that they are far more concerned about losing business than they are about changing the minds of a few racists that might work for them.