A Target employee wrote a Muslim woman's name as 'Isis' on her Starbucks order
Aishah, who has requested her last name be withheld in order to protect her privacy and avoid harassment, received a new drink and a $25 gift card, the group said.
"The moment I saw it I was overwhelmed with a lot of emotions," Aishah said, noting that she told the barista her name multiple times. "I felt belittled and so humiliated. This is a word that shatters the Muslim reputation all over the world. I cannot believe that in this day and age, something like this can be considered acceptable. It isn't okay."
CAIR's executive director, Jaylani Hussein, said Aishah is "not a hard to pronounce name. It is a well-recognized name in the United States and does not equate to Isis or anything close." Across the country, he said, the terrorist group's name has beenIn response to the incident, Target released the following statement:
At Target, we want everyone who shops with us to feel welcomed, valued and respected and we strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment in any form. We are very sorry for this guest's experience at our store and immediately apologized to her when she made our store leaders aware of the situation. We have investigated the matter and believe that it was not a deliberate act but an unfortunate mistake that could have been avoided with a simple clarification.
"I fear this will continue to happen to other Muslims because Starbucks and Target do not value Muslims," she said.Get a personalized selection of top stories daily based on your preferences. Sign up now.By clicking ‘Sign up’, you agree to receive marketing emails from Business Insider as well as other partner offers and accept our
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