Manager of Banana Republic, who told a subordinate African-American woman that her dreadlocks violated the company’s dress code, was dismissed.
This was said in a statement on Sunday.
Nineteen-year-old Destini Tompkinswho had made the remark, he worked in the shop for about a month. She was confused and started a real scandal in social networks. The girl said that she was summoned to a meeting with the Manager, who said that her dreads look «too urban and unfamiliar to the concept and image of» generated by the store. The chief asked, could a girl get rid of dreadlocks.
Tompkins was outraged that her hairstyle was criticized by 30-year-old Manager-a man. She said that many black women use dreadlocks as hair protection in the cold season.
Then the conversation went as follows. «Well,’ said the girl. I’m still looking for a new job». «Oh! You can quit today!», — said the Manager.
After this statement the girl decided to tell about the incident in Facebook. She stated that she wants the man apologized, was more correct and polite and, most importantly, understood, what he insulted her.
«You’re telling me I’m too black to work here, and you clearly have a problem with the perception of how I imagine myself as a black woman,» said Tompkins.
An internal investigation into the incident was conducted a few days. In a statement of resignation tactless Manager said, «Banana Republic has a zero tolerance for discrimination. This situation was completely unacceptable, it is contrary to our policy and in no way reflects the beliefs and values of our company.»
