Democratic Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley claimed on the floor of the House that the recent Walgreens closing on Warren Street in Roxbury, Massachusetts, was the result of racism.
Mr. Chairman, Walgreens is closing yet another pharmacy in Seventh, Massachusetts – this time on Warren Street in Roxbury, an area that is 85 percent black and Latino. ,” she began, explaining that the closures are “part of a larger abandonment trend.” low-income communities,” citing previous closures in her district.
“When Walgreens leave a neighborhood, entire communities are disrupted, taking with them baby formula, diapers, asthma inhalers, life-saving medications, and, of course, jobs,” she continued, calling these closures unjust. explained the idea. “It’s not arbitrary and they’re not innocent.”
“These are life-threatening acts of racial and economic discrimination. That’s why I joined with Senators Markey and Warren to demand answers from Walgreens’ CEO,” she continued. I asked why there was no public input on this issue.
“There is not enough notice to customers and there are no transition resources to prevent health disparities. Shame on you, Walgreens.” Just posting it is not enough,” Pressley continued.
“Walgreens is a multibillion-dollar company and they need to put their money where their mouth is,” she continued.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley accuses Walgreens of racism for closing stores in areas where theft was rampant pic.twitter.com/GClRbuY4nI
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according to “This is the latest Walgreens store closure in recent years and is one of approximately 200 stores the company has announced will close in 2024,” he told WCVB.
While the move appears to simply be due to a previously planned downsizing, Presley has been forced to close stores across the country, not just at Walgreens, but also at other popular retailers, including Walmart, Target, and Best Buy. failed to draw attention to broader trends. Crime and theft are on the rise in the United States.
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“You are welcome to travel to West Baltimore to see this issue personally @AyannaPressley,” former Republican House candidate Kimberly Klasik said as others weighed in on the Walgreens closing. He wondered if there was more to the meaning than was explicitly stated.
You are welcome to travel to West Baltimore to personally review this issue. @AyannaPressley.
— Kimberly Klasik (@kimKBaltimore) February 1, 2024
“It’s called a ‘natural consequence’. Too much stealing and looting causes stores to close. Ayanna Pressley’s sense of entitlement is breathtaking,” said one X user. said.
“Probably the store wouldn’t have closed if the locals hadn’t looted and stolen.” Said. “It’s called cause and effect.”
“It’s racist not to want your belongings stolen.” commented.
“They are still trying to play the race card. Everyone already knows what’s going on.” observed.
Walgreens closings, whether for downsizing or criminal purposes, are nothing new.
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Breitbart News reported that “Walgreens closed up to five stores in San Francisco in 2021 due to an increase in organized shoplifting,” adding that the company also closed stores in Illinois, Texas, and Florida for similar reasons. It pointed out.
according to The pharmacy told WBUR that the community affected by the Presley closure would be left completely alone as the pharmacy would “automatically route Warren Street customers’ prescriptions to the nearest store at 1890 Columbus Avenue.” It is said that there will be no such thing.
“We also offer free same-day delivery on prescriptions and other products for 90 days,” the store said.
