Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley has publicly condemned Walgreens for closing a pharmacy on 416 Warren St. in Roxbury, a move she describes as a 'disruptive, life-threatening act of racial and economic discrimination.' Pressley, along with other community members and political figures such as Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, has expressed strong objections to the closure, which they argue will exacerbate racial, economic, and healthcare inequalities in a community that is 85% Black and Latino. As a multi-billion-dollar corporation, Walgreens faces accusations of racial discrimination for shutting down stores in neighborhoods with high crime rates, including other locations in Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District. Despite the community's disapproval and the political backlash, Walgreens has not publicly discussed safety measures or plans to address the concerns raised by the closures.
Apparently Walgreen’s is racist for closing stores because gangs of exclusively black criminals are raiding their stores stealing tens of thousands in merchandise making staying in business unsustainable.
Apparently Walgreen’s is racist for closing stores because gangs of exclusively black criminals are raiding their stores stealing tens of thousands in merchandise making saying in biz unsustainable.
Far-left Rep. Ayanna Pressley accuses Walgreens of racism over Boston store closure “‘…pass the hat, raise money and put a store in the Walgreens location. Let’s see how the race card works when people steal from you,’ Larry Elder said in an X post.” https://t.co/pQVSVTbRLm
Ayana Pressley wants Walgreens to keep losing money by effectively subsidizing shoplifters because the police in these cities won’t lift a finger to stop those crimes. https://t.co/fUt9oKGKJs
At 4:30pm PT on @IngrahamAngle, I discuss how @RepPressley is accusing Walgreens of racism for closing a store because of theft and concern about the safety of shoppers and workers.
'SHAME ON YOU': Rep. Ayanna Pressley is accusing the corporation of committing "life-threatening acts of racial and economic discrimination" after their decision to pull out of a predominantly Black and Hispanic neighborhood. https://t.co/NbBNmT5Suo https://t.co/BpsUqyA5dt
Squad member Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) has accused pharmacy giant Walgreens of racial discrimination for its decision to close stores in neighborhoods with high crime rates, including locations in her district, Massachusetts’ 7th Congressional District. https://t.co/CQ58seE6X3
.@RepPressley accuses Walgreens of racism for closing stores in Roxbury, Mass. due to theft and safety concerns. Pressley said one recent closure took place in a community “that is 85% Black and Latino.” Well, it was 85% Black and Latino when they opened it. So…
Ayanna Pressley blames racism for pharmacy closure in crime-ridden neighborhood https://t.co/hFDdQ2f4zb https://t.co/gybuwqOQ1t
'Squad' member accuses Walgreens of racial, economic 'discrimination' over store closure https://t.co/yjO94konGa
Okay @RepPressley, pass the hat, raise money and put a store in the Walgreens location. Let’s see how the race card works when people steal from you. https://t.co/zBRiFSKdfO
Just got trespassed from our local security grocery store for stopping thieves from stealing from our local grocery store. Security Guard says I’m not allowed to stop the thieves and that it’s “not my job.” Really I just don’t want our local grocery store to close down. Well… https://t.co/G0RBFos50R
Rep. Ayanna Pressley slams Walgreens closures: "Racial and economic discrimination" https://t.co/UVWR7uYxwE https://t.co/EBQP5MDyeI
'Squad' Democrat accuses Walgreens of racism for leaving Boston neighborhood: 'Shame on you' https://t.co/XAaqT3805F
🔊Is it National Steal from Walgreens day? Oh that's every day in San Francisco? SFPD now responding to the Walgreens on Noriega for two black females stealing cosmetics, they are "still 97" (in the store stealing). https://t.co/Q48xDUK5Kf
Rep. Pressley accuses Walgreens of racial discrimination for shutting down stores in crime-ridden neighborhoods: “These closures are not arbitrary... They are life-threatening acts of racial and economic discrimination.” Yes, this is real. @EndWokeness https://t.co/Ln78z98GRQ
https://t.co/Ln78z9892i Rep. Ayanna Pressley accuses Walgreens of racial discrimination for shutting down stores in crime-ridden neighborhoods: “These closures are not arbitrary and they are not innocent. They are life-threatening acts of racial and economic discrimination.”…
Rep. Ayanna Pressley accuses Walgreens of racial discrimination for shutting down stores in crime-ridden neighborhoods: “These closures are not arbitrary and they are not innocent. They are life-threatening acts of racial and economic discrimination.” Yes, this is real.…
🔊Gosh Dangit it must be tough to be a Walgreens Security Guard... literally just reported on this "488" (petty theft) at the Union Square store and just now, at the Walgreens at 456 Mission, a black male shoplifter is in a physical fight with security over stolen items. Still… https://t.co/oovMf3L5Ob https://t.co/5flt8Cqza1
🔊Holy moly it's not even 8am and SFPD is already responding to the Walgreens in Union Square at 135 Powell for a "488" (Petty Theft). @darren_stallcup can't be there all day every day, so this place is gonna continue to get hit by thieves. https://t.co/ZsfdFlW8sm
🇺🇸WALGREENS CLOSING STORES DUE TO CRIME IN MINORITY NEIGHBORHOODS IS “RACIAL DISCRIMINATION” Rep. Pressley (MA-D): “Walgreens is planning to close yet another pharmacy… in a community that is 85% Black and Latino. These closures are not arbitrary and they are not innocent.… https://t.co/jndyx9SFgW
Ayanna Pressley says Walgreens is racist for closing stores in high-theft areas 🤔 https://t.co/53vQdNsMBX https://t.co/53vQdNsMBX
Squad Member Ayanna Pressley Accuses Walgreens of Racial Discrimination for Shutting Down Stores in Theft-Plagued Neighborhoods via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/pzacEdYkMI
Nope! I spent eight years as a loss prevention supervisor for many Walgreens stores. You don’t get to blame it on race. If a store was closed, it’s quite simply, because whoever lived in the area stole too damn much merchandise. And now they can live without a Walgreens. https://t.co/ovefW5smap
Squad Member Ayanna Pressley Criticizes Walgreens for Alleged Racial and Economic Discrimination Amid Store Closures in High Crime Areas 🤡 https://t.co/f7W4oo3Moe
Squad Member Ayanna Pressley accuses Walgreens of racial and economic discrimination because the company is closing stores where theft and crime is prevalent. https://t.co/wopkGaCjoh
Rep. Ayanna Pressley accuses Walgreens of racial discrimination for closing stores in neighborhoods overrun by theft https://t.co/GClRbuY4nI
I was recently at Walgreens in Noe and learned that there was a robbery earlier that day, and that the thieves escaped by pepper-spraying the security guard. AND THAT IT WAS A DAILY THING. SF is better than this. Time for change. @SFDemsForChange https://t.co/xfyewuZenE
The @Walgreens closure of 416 Warren St. is the latest example of corporations putting profit over the health of Black, Brown, and immigrant communities. Walgreens must provide resources to limit the harm they’ve created. They cannot just abandon Roxbury. https://t.co/zBwU24vBzX
VIDEO: Thieves ransack Walgreens store in SF's Castro District https://t.co/0zGPYWAjpn
Only on @kron4news - About 9 masked thieves seen ransacking the Castro Walgreens last night taking off with bags of merch. Walgreens reps say they don’t discuss safety measures but that is a priority. The witness says they only saw a guard on the aftermath talking with police.1/2 https://t.co/jjpy48cCa4
.@Walgreens' closure of their Warren St. location in Roxbury is a disruptive, life-threatening act of racial and economic discrimination. As a multi-billion-dollar corporation, they should put their money where their mouth is and stop divesting from Black and brown communities. https://t.co/FziF9ZbHvb
Roxbury Walgreens to close despite strong objections by community, Rep. Pressley, Sens. Warren, Markey https://t.co/0MyPrzEG4B
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley condemned Walgreens on the U.S. House floor Tuesday for closing another pharmacy in Roxbury, an act Pressley said will deepen racial, economic, and healthcare inequalities for marginalized groups. https://t.co/KjAIZu3tFT