"When Philz came to our neighborhoods, it did so knowing it would be serving our communities. These recent actions, however, suggest that you do not prioritize us or the diversity of the LGBTQ community."
"Let us be clear: there is no community more inclusive of all backgrounds, creeds, races, genders, religions, immigration statuses, or classes than the LGBTQ community. We encompass every community across the world."
"This is a change in how our stores look, not in who we are."
"We stand with Philz baristas and workers who have spoken out about the importance of maintaining visibility for the LGBTQ+ community."
The CEO of Philz Coffee announced the removal of Pride flags from all stores, which led to a strong response from the Oakland Lakeshore and San Francisco Castro LGBTQ+ cultural districts. They expressed disappointment, stating that the decision undermines the company's commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. The districts emphasized the inclusivity of the LGBTQ+ community and called for Philz to reverse its decision. They also encouraged community members to support a petition initiated by Philz baristas advocating for the reinstatement of Pride flags.
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