A conversation and learning session on race, bias, and creating an environment that is welcoming to all.

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On May 29, 2018, we closed Starbucks stores in Canada and the United States for four hours so Starbucks partners could come together for a conversation and learning session on racial bias.

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This was a foundational step in renewing Starbucks as a place where ALL people feel welcome. Starbucks partners shared life experiences, heard from others, listened to experts on bias and racial anxiety, reflecting on the realities of bias in our society and talking about how all of us can work together to create public spaces where everyone feels like they belong.

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The guidebook was designed for groups of three to five Starbucks partners to work through the learning session at their own pace — self-directed versus heavily moderated. Each module in the guidebook follows the same pattern — some form of inspiration (a film, a look into mind science, a leader sharing a story) followed by self- or group reflection and a chance to practice.

A personal and private tool for partners to self-reflect on behaviour and the realities of bias in our society.

Films and documentaries to stimulate both a new understanding and a will to act.

Video 1: Starbucks evp Rossann Williams on showing your respect today

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Video 2: Starbucks president and ceo Kevin Johnson on why we are here today

Video 3: Common — Making Others Feel Welcome

Video 4: Howard Schultz — Who We Are, Who We Aspire to Be

Video 5: Common — What it Feels Like to Belong

Video 6: Mellody, Alexis, Rachel &amp; Fred — Understanding Bias

Video 7: Common — Seeing Your Own Bias

Video 8: Filmmaker Stanley Nelson’s documentary on the story of access to public spaces in America

This independently created film by Stanley Nelson was underwritten by Starbucks with the intent of educating our partners about the history of access to public spaces for African-Americans. The film explores the impact of bias within public accommodations as well as the possibilities for a better future. The film is integrated into the curriculum and discussion materials that are shared with Starbucks partners (employees).

Video 9: Kevin, Roz, Vivian &amp; Rossann — Systemic Bias

Video 10: Rossann &amp; Partners — Wearing the Green Apron

Video 11: Audio — Woman in Dirty Sweatpants Lingering Near Retail Cups

Video 12: Audio — Scruffy Man Approaches Woman in the Line

Video 13: Audio — Woman with Dirty Cup Asks for Refill

Video 14: Audio — Worrying About the Tip Jar

Video 15: Audio — Confusion About a Customer’s Gender

Video 16: Audio — Large Group of Students Come in at Once

Video 17: Audio — Customer with a Thick Accent

Video 18: Audio — Customer Tries to Return Something Without a Receipt

Video 19: Roz — What to Expect Tomorrow

Video 20: Fred — What Each Store Can Do

Video 21: Kevin — Sticking With It

Starbucks partners attending a training session

The Third Place Curriculum

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Third Place training

The Third Place Curriculum