Al Sharpton, Barneys NY CEO discuss racial profiling; AG makes inquiries of Barneys, Macy's
The Rev. Al Sharpton, left, meets with Mark Lee, center, CEO of Barneys New York, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, at the National Action Headquarters in New
NEW YORK (AP) -- Civil rights activist Al Sharpton met with the CEO of Barneys New York on Tuesday to discuss allegations of racial profiling at the high-end retailer, while the New York state attorney general's office demanded its own meeting with Barneys and also Macy's. Two black customers accused Barneys of discrimination last week after they said they had lawfully purchased items but were detained by police on suspicion of credit card fraud. "We had a very candid and open meeting today to begin a dialogue," Sharpton said after the private meeting with Barneys CEO Mark Lee at Sharpton's National Action Network office in Harlem. Lee said Barneys' own initial investigation showed no employees were at fault in the two incidents, but he said the retailer does not tolerate discrimination and wants "to be part of the solution" to racial profiling.
Picketers headed for the Manhattan storefront of Barneys New York Inc on Wednesday to express outrage over black customers' complaints that they were stopped by police after making luxury purchases.
Brooklyn pastor Reverend Clinton Miller said he would lead the late afternoon picket line that comes as the state attorney general is investigating security practices at Barneys and fellow retailer Macy's Inc. (Reuters)
A small group of demonstrators shouting "no shop and frisk" gathered at the Manhattan storefront of Barneys New York Inc on Wednesday to express outrage over black customers' complaints they were stopped by police after making luxury purchases.
The protest, organized by Brooklyn pastor Clinton Miller, coincided with an investigation by the state attorney general into security practices at Barneys and fellow retailer Macy's Inc. (Reuters)
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