Thank you, Starbucks

I don't buy Starbucks simply because I don't drink coffee. I'm a tea drinker and I prefer not to pay $5 for a cup that I can brew for a few cents. But, that's kind of the point for this thank you.

In all of our discussion of race, it is the wealthy (if you spend $5+ on your cup of coffee, I'd consider you wealthy) in this country that often shy away from the discussion. Race is a tricky subject to talk about. It brings up other equally tricky topics, like privilege. Often, those least affected, at least outwardly affected, do not engage in the conversation.

So, kudos to Starbucks for putting the discussion front and center. This is a non-threatening way to start a conversation. However, I'm not sure the typical Starbucks drinker will enter into it. It will be interesting to see three reaction to the slogan.

I also hope that with this new initiative will come with training on how to deal with the inevitable negativity and how to have a constructive conversation on race,

From USA Today #racetogether recasts Starbucks summit http://9fv

What would you do?

Ever wonder what you would do when put in a certain situation?

One of best shows I've seen for watching how others (and possibly myself) would respond in certain social settings is, What Would You Do?

The premise is that typically the "victim" and one or more people within the scenario are actors in a serious social issue. The people around these actors are you or me. The more of these videos that I watch, the more I realize that my ONE VOICE can change a life. Usually, it is just one person who steps out of his or her comfort zone that changes the social landscape of the "victim".

The video below is one such example.  Watch and then ask yourself .... What Would I Do?