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January 20, 2016

Black student, NYC reach $45K settlement after alleged Barneys profiling, stop and frisk

Trayon Christian has won a $45,000 settlement against the city of New York after he was allegedly profiled by Barneys
August 11, 2014

Barneys to pay $525K in NY shopper-profiling probe

(AP) — Barneys has agreed to pay $525,000 to resolve allegations that minorities were singled out as suspected shoplifters at…
February 6, 2014

theGrio’s 100: Rev. Al Sharpton, taking his activist fight to the airwaves

theGRIO'S 100 - As a recognized media professional and an avid activist, Rev. Sharpton has proven that he is committed…
January 9, 2014

Despite Jay Z's earnings for charity, Barneys still under investigation for racial profiling

theGRIO REPORT - The retailer is still under the scrutiny of a number of organizations and regulatory bodies, including the…
January 6, 2014

Jay Z's Barneys collection raises $1 million for charity

theGRIO REPORT - Jay Z's controversial partnership with the luxury clothing brand Barneys appears to be paying off...
December 30, 2013

Did Jay Z squander his influence in 2013?

theGRIO REPORT - In a recent survey, Jay Z scored 70 percent lower in measures of trustworthiness and honesty than…
December 9, 2013

Sharpton: Retailers to post 'bill of rights' to crack down on racil profiling

NEW YORK (AP) — Civil rights activist the Rev. Al Sharpton says a coalition of major retailers has agreed to…
November 29, 2013

Will the specter of 'shopping while black' haunt Black Friday?

OPINION - This holiday season, will African-Americans keep the black out of Black Friday?...
November 27, 2013

Barneys says it will monitor NYC store camera room to curb racial profiling

NEW YORK (AP) — Barneys New York says it will start monitoring the police as they monitor shoppers in its…
November 26, 2013

Jay Z's collaboration with Barneys garners support from Beyoncé, Solange takes on design role

theGRIO REPORT - Beyoncé Knowles, wife of the collection's creator, got in on the family fashion front by promoting some…
November 21, 2013

NYC sets deadline for stores in profiling probe

NEW YORK (AP) — Probing allegations of racial profiling, New York City is giving 17 major retail stores until Friday…
November 20, 2013

Jay Z and Barneys collaboration kick-off event canceled

theGRIO REPORT - Many called on the rapper to cut ties with the clothing establishment after two black customers say…
November 20, 2013

Rev. Al Sharpton encourages young people to sign up for Obamacare

VIDEO - Rev. Al Sharpton issued a challenge to young people on MSNBC's 'Morning Joe' today...
November 19, 2013

Barneys report counters profiling allegations

NEW YORK (AP) - The five-page report obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press is the first detailed look at accounts…
November 16, 2013

Jay Z says he'll continue Barneys collaboration

NEW YORK (AP) — Jay Z announced Friday he'll move forward with a planned collaboration with Barneys New York despite…
November 5, 2013

Kanye West spotted at Barneys in Confederate flag bomber jacket

theGRIO REPORT - Apparently the whole Barneys-racial profiling controversy hasn't turned rapper Kanye West off the luxury band...
November 4, 2013

'Shopping while black': When simply being African-American becomes a crime

OPINION - There is no safe harbor in a finely tailored suit. I don’t want to see your drawers either,…
October 30, 2013

Is Barneys jeopardizing black luxury spending power?

theGRIO REPORT - As Barneys and Macy’s investigate these allegations their brands may be tarnished, especially with black luxury shoppers...
October 29, 2013

Barneys damage control: Can 'shopping while black' become a thing of the past?

theGRIO REPORT - In less than a week, Barneys New York went from being one of the nation's most admired…
October 29, 2013

Sharpton calls Barneys out for 'shop and frisk' policy

theGRIO REPORT - Al Sharpton and black community leaders met with the CEO of Barneys New York Tuesday to discuss…