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Two in five U.S. retail shoppers have personally experienced unfair treatment on the basis of their race or skin tone. And Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) shoppers are three times more likely than white shoppers to feel most often judged by their skin color and ethnicity.
These findings were revealed as part of a first-ever large-scale study on Racial Bias in Retail, commissioned by beauty retail giant and Open to All® member Sephora. The study found that racial bias in retail is pervasive for both shoppers and employees. The study also included actionable solutions for retailers to mitigate racially biased experiences. …
Despite the intensity of the past year—from the staggering toll of the global pandemic, the fractured and struggling economy, and the divisive political climate—we are seeing communities coming together in incredible ways. From the millions of families who continue to shelter-in-place and wear masks to keep friends and neighbors safe, to the outpouring of support for frontline workers, not to mention the overwhelming voter turnout in the most recent election, we are forging on to create a better future.
In the face of unprecedented challenges in 2020, businesses large and small are stepping up and doing their part. That’s why this holiday season Open to All is launching the 2020 Holiday Gift Guide, to showcase small businesses and large corporations that believe in the Open to All values and are committing to the ongoing work this journey requires — not hollow platitudes and empty gestures. …
As 2020 — one of the toughest years in recent memory — draws to a close, we’re grateful to supporters like you, who have made this year a success despite the incredible and unprecedented challenges. This year, Open to All continued to grow, adding 200,000 new businesses, and we now have over half a million businesses who are committed to the vision and values of Open to All. It’s truly inspiring to see how our communities have come together to change the way we do business. Thank you for your commitment to being Open to All!
Open to All companies, big and small, are going the extra mile to show that everyone matters. …
Today is Giving Tuesday, a day for individuals to support the organizations or movements they believe in.
This Giving Tuesday, support Open to All with a contribution of $50.
We’re asking you to join us, to be a part of the movement to change the way America does business. Never before have so many businesses and nonprofits joined together in a single, unified campaign that sends a message that everyone is welcome, valued and respected; and that when a business is open to the public, it should be open to all.
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There are over 500,000 small businesses and large companies that have joined Open to All and are committing to the ongoing work this journey requires — not hollow platitudes and statements without action? Help us reach even more businesses with a gift of $50 today for Giving Tuesday. …
This Saturday, November 28 is Small Business Saturday—a day for consumers to shop small and support local businesses.
For many towns and cities, small businesses are a reflection of their community’s values and are a lynchpin for local economies. When consumers support small businesses, they’re investing in their neighbors, friends, and their futures.
In 2020, the coronavirus pandemic had a devastating impact across the globe. From millions of families impacted by illness, death, and unemployment—as well as businesses ravaged by the closures—the toll has been enormous.
And yet, despite these challenges, hundreds of thousands of businesses have joined Open to All and affirmed their commitment to being welcoming and inclusive. …
Open to All® is a national coalition that believes, when we work together, we have the power to change things for the better. Despite the challenges facing businesses big and small in 2020, we’re seeing owners, employees, and customers across the nation prioritizing the greater good. From patrons supporting local businesses that have implemented best practice health standards to protect employees from COVID-19, to corporate leaders who are calling on their colleagues to invest meaningfully in diversity, equity, and inclusion — we’re changing the way America does business.
We also know that change doesn’t come easily and that businesses across the country are struggling. …
Decades of research have demonstrated the benefits of paid sick days and paid leave policies to employers, workers, public health, and economic growth.
This blog post is authored by the National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF), a proud member of the Open to All Advisory Council. NPWF outlines their best practice recommendations for businesses considering implementing and expanding their paid sick days and paid leave programs.
During this public health crisis, working people are facing unprecedented challenges. Many are balancing their physical and mental health needs with caregiving obligations, while others continue to work or cope with reduced hours or lost jobs. …
▹ If you haven’t done so, share your support of the decision publicly. Use or adapt the toolkit and messaging guidance referenced above.
▹ Publicly welcome your LGBTQ customers. While LGBTQ people now have legal protection from discrimination at work, we still have a long way to go. Even after today’s decision, it will still be legal under federal law to discriminate against people in places of public accommodation, like retail stores. Signal to LGBTQ customers that they are welcome in your place of business. …
Open to All calls for an end to racism and hate violence.
Open to All is a campaign to transform America towards a shared vision that everyone should be welcome regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, immigration status, religion or disability.
The senseless and heartbreaking killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and countless others — and the hate violence and ongoing injustice experienced by the Black community shows how far we still are from that ideal.
We know that building a stronger country means everyone should feel safe, respected and accepted as they live, work, go grocery shopping, go for a run or a walk in the park, and when they interact with law enforcement. …
No matter what we look like, where we live, or our socioeconomic status, this pandemic reminds us that at our core we’re all just human
COVID-19 is not the ‘great equalizer,’ as some have called it. Rather, COVID-19 has laid bare profound inequalities that continue to permeate all areas of life, and communities of color have been hit with the greatest ferocity.
The global pandemic is killing far greater numbers of Black and Latinx/Hispanic people, as well as Pacific Islanders, and has led to a sharp rise of anti-Asian racism.
Today, 25 businesses from companies across the country have committed to addressing racial disparities by signing on to a letter by Open to All, urging the business community to examine and work to combat the disparities and discrimination that have caused the COVID-19 global crisis to disproportionately impact Black, Latinx/Hispanic and Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. …
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