Fact Check: Did Starbucks pledge to hire 10,000 Muslims?

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Claimant: Social Media

Claim: Starbucks is hiring 10,000 Muslims.

Rating: BLATANT LIE

Explanation: Starbucks did not pledge to hire 10,000 Muslims. In 2017, then-CEO Howard Schultz announced a goal of hiring 10,000 refugees worldwide over five years, without specifying Muslims.

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Date: 08/21/2026

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Last Updated on August 21, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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