After the two black men arrived at the Starbucks one of them asked to use the bathroom but was told it was for paying customers only. "You see a young black man and you immediately think crime." Ifill is one of those from whom Starbucks sought advice in drawing up the curriculum. "This first training will focus on understanding racial bias and the history of public accommodations in the United States, with future trainings addressing all aspects of bias and experiences," it added. There will also be taped addresses from Howard Schultz and Kevin Johnson, the chairman and CEO of Starbucks respectively.

Source: Bangkok Post May 27, 2018 01:41 UTC