Apple apologises after saying black students ‘might steal something’
by Melissa Davey from Technology | The Guardian on (#TDWS)
The Maribyrnong College students uploaded video of the incident to Facebook and some people accused the Melbourne store of racially profiling its customers
Apple has apologised after a staff member at one of its Victorian stores kicked out a group of black students over fears they "might steal something".
The company experienced a backlash after the year 10 Maribyrnong College students uploaded video of the incident on Facebook, in which the staff member can be heard saying: "These guys [security guards] are just a bit worried about your presence in our store. They're just worried you might steal something."
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