Al Sharpton
Following two black customers’ complaints of racial profiling at Barneys clothing stores in New York city last week, civil rights activist Al Sharpton is meeting Tuesday with the high-end retailer’s CEO.
The meeting, which NAACP’s New York chapter president Hazel Dukes also plans to attend, is taking place after two black customers claim they were detained by police after purchasing expensive items. Trayon Christian, a 19-year-old engineering student, is suing after being accused of committing credit card fraud to buy a $349 belt.
In spite of the controversy, Jay-Z said recently that he is is continuing his Barneys holiday collaboration, which benefits his foundation that offers scholarships to minority students.
[AP]