Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Showing Original Post only (View all)

bigtree

(94,243 posts)
Sun Jan 26, 2025, 11:01 AM Jan 2025

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

Oliya Scootercaster @ScooterCasterNY
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.







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.
52 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Love this!! walkingman Jan 2025 #1
Good to hear! I re-joined Costco last week KSNY Jan 2025 #2
Have been boycotting koch scum for years. niyad Jan 2025 #4
That's hard to do. brakester Jan 2025 #15
I have been doing economic/political boycotts since the 70's, so the niyad Jan 2025 #20
I did too. BonnieJW Jan 2025 #31
Sadly, the weather has prevented me from doing my bit here for niyad Jan 2025 #3
No Costco anywhere around birdographer Jan 2025 #5
Online SheLiberal Jan 2025 #14
Only two of us here birdographer Jan 2025 #16
Just one old folk here who finds Cha Jan 2025 #19
Furniture, appliances, household items, mattresses, bedding, niyad Jan 2025 #21
I'll check on the membership thing. That is my primary roadblock. birdographer Jan 2025 #23
My friend and I split some of the big stuff..works out great n saves a couple of bucks Deuxcents Jan 2025 #26
That's always an option-- I know singles on a budget who do just that Hekate Jan 2025 #34
You can book cruises and tours through Costco online DBoon Jan 2025 #28
Do you find it as hard as I do to buy stuff in small enough sizes slightlv Jan 2025 #35
I live in a condo smaller than your house and I know about not enough space..I have to get creative Deuxcents Jan 2025 #38
Boy, do I hear you on catfood! slightlv Jan 2025 #39
My kitty had a series of digestive issues and had to be treated every other week and the Vet bill..😳 Deuxcents Jan 2025 #40
Well, to be honest... slightlv Jan 2025 #44
I know this is a bit off-topic, but when I saw your mention of a condo... OldBaldy1701E Jan 2025 #47
We do the same thing with Chinese buffet takeout! birdographer Jan 2025 #48
I never heard of a buffet allowing people to take home large takeout portions MichMan Jan 2025 #49
Happens here! birdographer Jan 2025 #50
OK, I thought you meant it was part of the buffet charge, not an extra charge MichMan Jan 2025 #51
I get no bulk for two but thinkingagain Jan 2025 #52
Making Costco shopping list right now. Timeflyer Jan 2025 #6
I understand the message they are trying to make, but it could have been much more powerful had they all had full carts MichMan Jan 2025 #7
GOODS UNITE US is a useful app I learned about on DU dlk Jan 2025 #8
I just joined Good Unite Us. Thank you, dlk. Bumbles Jan 2025 #11
We have the power of voting with our $ dlk Jan 2025 #17
One more reason to have a Costco membership Auggie Jan 2025 #9
The optical department was the reason I originally joined, and it has, niyad Jan 2025 #22
I got my hearing aids at Costco. Their pharmacy is great. We won't get electronics anywhere else... Hekate Jan 2025 #33
Oh yes, I completely left out electronics! Looking for a new laptop. niyad Jan 2025 #41
Love, love, love it 😍. n/t iluvtennis Jan 2025 #10
YES!!! This gives me hope!! TalenaGor Jan 2025 #12
I hope Rev stopped doing the Schmoe and MEEKa show. Not sure Bengus81 Jan 2025 #13
I love this Dem4life1234 Jan 2025 #18
Really Good Idea Baron2024 Jan 2025 #24
I'm going there to get a vacuum cleaner. ananda Jan 2025 #25
Tell ya what, the Costco where I live has been SLAMMED since the election. CousinIT Jan 2025 #27
I hope they treated themselves to a hot dog or pizza slice on the way out DBoon Jan 2025 #29
That's awsome Rev. Sharpton. Buddyzbuddy Jan 2025 #30
Good! We've been members since they moved to our town 25 years ago. They have an excellent rep as an employer... Hekate Jan 2025 #32
That is VERY nice to hear.. whathehell Jan 2025 #36
we shop costco every week proud patriot Jan 2025 #37
I went to youtube to find the video of this, since I will not use xshitter. niyad Jan 2025 #42
Costco member since 2007, and I approve this message! SeattleVet Jan 2025 #43
This message was self-deleted by its author morillon Jan 2025 #45
Need a coffin? Costco has them. Online of course. summer_in_TX Jan 2025 #46
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Rev. Al Sharpton and 100 ...