Rev. Al Sharpton and 100 of supporters marched through Costco for a 'buy-in', in support of company's DEI commitment

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NYC: Rev. Al Sharpton and 100 of supporters marched through Costco for a ‘buy-in’, in support of company’s DEI commitment





Reverend Al Sharpton @TheRevAl Leading a buy-in with 100+ @NationalAction members at the @Costco location in Harlem, NYC to show support for the company’s strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This comes as DEI policies face growing attacks from both President Trump and the private sector.

Link to tweet

Link to tweet

Reverend Al Sharpton announces boycott of companies ending DEI
https://thehill.com/homenews/race-politics/5095793-al-sharpton-boycott-dei/


....let's see if DUers can help turn advocacy against what Trump has done to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts inside of government into activism and action toward the businesses where we would spend our money.

[walkingman]

1. Love this!!

[KSNY]

2. Good to hear! I re-joined Costco last week

We need to boycott Georgia Pacific (Koch brothers) products as well.

[niyad]

4. Have been boycotting koch scum for years.

[brakester]

15. That's hard to do.

Koch has his fingers in everything so it's hard to boycott him.

[niyad]

20. I have been doing economic/political boycotts since the 70's, so the

kochs are not that big a deal.

[BonnieJW]

31. I did too.

I never shop there, but I want to support this company.

[niyad]

3. Sadly, the weather has prevented me from doing my bit here for

the Costco buy-in. Will have to do it later this week.

[birdographer]

5. No Costco anywhere around

But I can support any online enterprise that is resisting the orange menace.

JUST SAY NO to donald.

[SheLiberal]

14. Online

I order many products from Costco online and it is a great service! For our family it is worth the annual fee to be a member.

[birdographer]

16. Only two of us here

Bulk does not work so well with just two old folks… But thanks.

[Cha]

19. Just one old folk here who finds

a lot that I'm interested in to buy at Costco.. that doesn't involve Bulk. They also have Produce, a Bakery, and a Meat Dept.

But I get why Costco wouldn't have Items for everyone who don't want to buy the Case Products.

[niyad]

21. Furniture, appliances, household items, mattresses, bedding,

clothing, pet supplies, vitamins, seasonal items. And, if I remember correctly, if you don't have a Costco in your area, in some cases, membership is waived.

[birdographer]

23. I'll check on the membership thing. That is my primary roadblock.

We used to live in North Florida and there was one in Tallahassee, an hour away. We walked in, circled the store, said “Nah,” and went home. That is my impression but I can take a look at online.

[Deuxcents]

26. My friend and I split some of the big stuff..works out great n saves a couple of bucks

[Hekate]

34. That's always an option-- I know singles on a budget who do just that

[DBoon]

28. You can book cruises and tours through Costco online

probably lots of other stuff that you you don't need a store for.

You may want to join for the online store

[slightlv]

35. Do you find it as hard as I do to buy stuff in small enough sizes

for "just two old folks?" There are many times I'd like to buy cheaper, but to do that it seems you have to buy in bulk... and I've quickly run out of storage room. Downsizing from a 3800 sq foot house to an 1800 sq ft house was bad enough. But add to that bulk purchases of paper towels, etc., it's hard to find space, without putting them in open space like the living room.

Worse, to me, is the fact that meat packages for just me and hubby are priced astronomically to feed just the two of us. We can't afford the bulk packaging for families, let alone the smaller sizes. And I inherited my "don't waste" gene from my Dad (a Depression era kid). I hate wasting food when there are so many out there in want...

Even restaurants are into the act. Hubby and I don't eat out often, but we do "eat in" with carry out. I've made chinese take out last 3-4 nights worth of supper. Sure, it's a great buy, but I do get tired of eating the same thing every night for nearly a week... but I don't want it to go bad and have to throw it out.

Talk about a consumer society!

[Deuxcents]

38. I live in a condo smaller than your house and I know about not enough space..I have to get creative

But paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, wipes..all the stuff ya use n throw away is so $$ so we split it. 12 towels are easier to store than 24 but a lot less expensive than the grocery stores. We'll split stuff like butter that comes in 4 pound packages and other items that come in bulk. My grocery store has BOGO sales so I take advantage of that. Not much on meat but the fruits n veggies are crazy expensive so every little bit helps. Don’t eat out much anymore and my kitty is on Rx food from the Vet..she eats better than I do! Beats the Vet bill so I bite that bullet. Didn’t get the memo on the real Golden Years being so lean

[slightlv]

39. Boy, do I hear you on catfood!

The kitties' food bill is as much as ours... probably more, because we'll scrimp and eat basically one meal a day, with toast or something to fill the hole prior to that. The cats? If there's a bit of the bottom of their bowl of crunchies peeking out from around the ring of crunchies surrounding it, they walk into my room, sit, and stare at me until I get up and fill that hole! (LOL) And of course, that's in addition to the Fancy Feast twice a day...

[Deuxcents]

40. My kitty had a series of digestive issues and had to be treated every other week and the Vet bill..😳

After tests and shots, we put her on prescription food, purified water and pills. She’s healthy now..she better be! I understand about the feeding schedule as I’m pretty sure my cat can tell time n if I’m tardy, she lets me know. Good thing we spoil em, huh 😻

[slightlv]

44. Well, to be honest...

they are the one true source of unconditional love and support -- as long as supper is one time!

[OldBaldy1701E]

47. I know this is a bit off-topic, but when I saw your mention of a condo...

I just read an article about how the insurance industry is about to really screw condo owners because they took such a hit from the California fires. Like charging astronomical prices and outright denial. If the owners cannot get insurance in some locations, they cannot live in the condo. It is going to be a huge mess, and it is because of that orange gibbon getting back into office that these leeches are being this bold.

[birdographer]

48. We do the same thing with Chinese buffet takeout!

I typically nab enough to have for dinner and then lunch the next day. We have found that most of our casserole-type recipes make enough for two full dinners (also chili and soups), so many of our dinners are just the other half of earlier dinners that have been in the freezer. We also cut recipes back by as much as half some of the time to avoid leftovers.

You REALLY downsized! I can relate to the minimal storage space, we are in 1465 sq ft, and some of that is a screen porch! Periodically I have to go through major purges to clear out space—we have too much stuff! It all gets donated, we have closet shelf space for a while, and then it starts again. I currently have 4 boxes and a garbage bag of donations on the guest bed, waiting till the temps go above freezing to load them and take them.

[MichMan]

49. I never heard of a buffet allowing people to take home large takeout portions

At least none I have ever been to.

[birdographer]

50. Happens here!

We each grab one of their takeout containers, load it up from the buffet, and they weigh it. You are charged based on the weight (therefore, the amount of food). Extra charge if there is seafood in it. It’s a very big restaurant—two 2-sided buffets with entree foods and soups, and one 2-sided with fruits, salad stuff, puddings, and other desserts. And a full sushi case. Lots of small plastic containers stacked on top of one of the buffets for the puddings and so on. No matter what time we go, people are there.

[MichMan]

51. OK, I thought you meant it was part of the buffet charge, not an extra charge

[thinkingagain]

52. I get no bulk for two but

Toilet paper for example can be bought in bulk for even one
If you have room.

I actually have a Costco near me and rarely shop inside impart because the bulk thing but also walking around Costco ends up bothering my leg so much it aches afterward
But I do use their gas a lot.

It’s funny because it’s so close I never really think about ordering online and having it delivered. Might do that someday

[Timeflyer]

6. Making Costco shopping list right now.

[MichMan]

7. I understand the message they are trying to make, but it could have been much more powerful had they all had full carts

Since the intent is to show businesses that DEI policies are good for the bottom line, it would have been much more effective IMO to have all 100 people buy memberships (if they don't already have one) and show them in the store with full shopping carts.

[dlk]

8. GOODS UNITE US is a useful app I learned about on DU

It shows the Democratic/republican contributions for businesses and the political leanings of various politicians. It helps me shop smarter.

It’s free and I would recommend it.

[Bumbles]

11. I just joined Good Unite Us. Thank you, dlk.

[dlk]

17. We have the power of voting with our $

Let me know how you like it.

[Auggie]

9. One more reason to have a Costco membership

The hearing and optical departments offer HUGE savings in hearing aids and eye glasses. The membership more than pays for itself on that alone.

[niyad]

22. The optical department was the reason I originally joined, and it has,

as you said, more than paid for itself on that alone, without counting a mattress, kitchenware, alcohol. . .and the rotisserie chickens.

[Hekate]

33. I got my hearing aids at Costco. Their pharmacy is great. We won't get electronics anywhere else...

…and that includes peripherals like power cords for iPads and iPhones.

[niyad]

41. Oh yes, I completely left out electronics! Looking for a new laptop.

[iluvtennis]

10. Love, love, love it 😍. n/t

[TalenaGor]

12. YES!!! This gives me hope!!

[Bengus81]

13. I hope Rev stopped doing the Schmoe and MEEKa show. Not sure

haven't watched their show since the Trump ass kissing.

[Dem4life1234]

18. I love this

This affects women, people of color, disabled, etc.

These groups need to stay united. Can people ever stay on damn code?

I was flabbergasted when I heard Target say that they will end their DEI. Why do they have to announce that? That's nothing to be proud of!

[Baron2024]

24. Really Good Idea

Mass participation in supporting "good" corporations, boycotting "bad" corporations, all good ideas. We need to plan and implement a General Strike though. The use of our economic power is a strong way to protest.

[ananda]

25. I'm going there to get a vacuum cleaner.

I never belonged to Costco before but I like
its DEI policy.

[CousinIT]

27. Tell ya what, the Costco where I live has been SLAMMED since the election.

We’re a blue dot / city in a purple state, so maybe more people here have decided to give them their business in light of SHitler’s election and his anti-DEI bullshit.

[DBoon]

29. I hope they treated themselves to a hot dog or pizza slice on the way out

[Buddyzbuddy]

30. That's awsome Rev. Sharpton.

[Hekate]

32. Good! We've been members since they moved to our town 25 years ago. They have an excellent rep as an employer...

…and their pricing and return policies are second to none.

[whathehell]

36. That is VERY nice to hear..

[proud patriot]

37. we shop costco every week

love the company

[niyad]

42. I went to youtube to find the video of this, since I will not use xshitter.

Some of the comments were disgusting.

[SeattleVet]

43. Costco member since 2007, and I approve this message!

I shop Costco and Penzey's spices on a regular basis. My wife and I are retired but still find great deals that we can use. Everything isn't 'bulk'. We buy a lot of staple items as well as larger packages of meat/fish/veggies...but usually what we can use in a week or so. We do have a freezer, so some stuff gets vacuum sealed and frozen, but we still save a TON of money on our usual purchases.

[summer_in_TX]

46. Need a coffin? Costco has them. Online of course.

I'll bet the funeral homes aren't happy about it. In Texas their lobby has led to a lot of legislation that ensures Texans don't have a lot of options for all the elements involved in a funeral. Costco's coffins are bound to bring great savings.