Video: Why Starbucks Opened a Store in Ferguson, Missouri

April 29, 2016 • 2 min read

Starbucks today unveiled its first store in Ferguson, Missouri, as part of a national initiative to create local jobs, provide training opportunities for young people, and revitalize communities.

 

The full meaning of this store opening in Ferguson, as told through its residents, can be found in these related stories:

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