Little Village activists protest grand opening of neighborhood Starbucks

Some neighbors in Little Village are going to rally today against the opening of a Starbucks in the neighborhood.

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[Omar-ndlh]

Its a free market. If the local coffee shops are better then people will vote with their dollars and they’ll be fine.

[JunWang-up]

This is so weird, if you don't like a store just don't go shopping there. This is a free market country, you are free to setup another coffee shop right next to the Starbucks.

[Chacmool]

The bathroom will be tagged up with crowns 👑 😂

[imperialmotoring]

I am not happy that there is a "mariscos" on every block in my neighborhood, but I don't protest it like a loser.

[urasenseii]

need to protest little village for the racism that holds over there.

[MoothaWorld]

A wise Chinese Proverb sums it all, "You dont like, You dont buy"

[robertvillagomez]

Neighborhood activist trying to be like the mafia, they want their demands met.

[cristianluna]

Wow such a big rally. Only two people. Yeah the neighborhood is definitely up in arms about this.

[ironaddicted]

Someone needs to explain to these people how America works with freedom and equality

[robertbuchanan]

What does community council member is suggesting is communism over capitalism suppression of choice because they don't like who owns the business that is communism if they would like that they need to move the Valenzuela

[gman]

So this guy is trying to say that competition is not good and you can't open up a business if you wanted to?? Is he also saying that if you're not Mexican we don't want you? There are plenty of Mexican restaurants opening up in generally speaking white communities and people love it. As far as hiring practices go they can hire who they want.

[jesusnodal]

What is the big deal!! Aren't their bigger issues here???

[franciscotoscano]

Same thing happened to Wicker Park, Starbucks opened on Division Paulina and the entire neighborhood changed.

[kennymiles]

Same people will also complain about a lack of investment in the area

[franklinsmiles]

wasn’t this a Polish neighborhood
back in the day 👈🏿

[drlove]

Maybe it’s a great idea to go back to Mexico?

[m.rodriguez]

This guy is like “we.” Who’s “WE?!”Looks like he’s the only one who showed up to protest. SIENTATE! Everyone has their Starbucks days and also their cafe de la hoya days! Not only will the residents love it, everyone visiting or working at 26 & California will give it lots of business!

[sapper]

Later on, the same protesters plan to buy coffee & use the wifi at this location.

[Sureyoudo]

Don't worry they'll be closing soon enough!😂

[mercedez]

Yet there's a lot of Latino/mexican people who love buying Starbucks 🤔