Barneys, Macy's, and 'Shop and Frisk'

The Brian Lehrer Show | Nov 12, 2013

Recent accusations of racial profiling at Barneys and Macy's -- and a controversy over Jay-Z's partnership with Barneys -- has started a conversation about "shop and frisk" and the role of African-American consumers, particularly at the luxury item level. Rashad Robinson, Executive Editor of ColorOfChange, discusses the cases and what it says about both race and business in America. 

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