By — Errin Haines, Associated Press Errin Haines, Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/black-men-arrested-at-starbucks-settle-for-200k-program Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Black men arrested at Starbucks settle for $200K program Nation May 2, 2018 1:43 PM EDT PHILADELPHIA — Two black men arrested for sitting at a Philadelphia Starbucks without ordering anything have settled with the city for a symbolic $1 each and a promise from officials to set up a $200,000 program for young entrepreneurs. The men’s lawyer and Mayor Jim Kenney outlined the agreement to The Associated Press. The arrest of Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson on April 12 touched off a furor around the U.S. over racial profiling. They were led away in handcuffs after the manager called police, saying the men refused to buy anything or leave. After spending hours in jail, they were released and no charges were filed. READ NEXT: Starbucks arrest of men ‘waiting while being black’ sparks outrage in Philadelphia The men said they were waiting for a business meeting about a potential real estate deal. Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson came to Philadelphia to personally apologize. He also announced Starbucks stores would close May 29 for training on bias. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Errin Haines, Associated Press Errin Haines, Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA — Two black men arrested for sitting at a Philadelphia Starbucks without ordering anything have settled with the city for a symbolic $1 each and a promise from officials to set up a $200,000 program for young entrepreneurs. The men’s lawyer and Mayor Jim Kenney outlined the agreement to The Associated Press. The arrest of Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson on April 12 touched off a furor around the U.S. over racial profiling. They were led away in handcuffs after the manager called police, saying the men refused to buy anything or leave. After spending hours in jail, they were released and no charges were filed. READ NEXT: Starbucks arrest of men ‘waiting while being black’ sparks outrage in Philadelphia The men said they were waiting for a business meeting about a potential real estate deal. Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson came to Philadelphia to personally apologize. He also announced Starbucks stores would close May 29 for training on bias. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now