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It’s a small world where we all intersect and are connected somehow

October 21, 2018 By Egberto Willies

It is a small world. I think if we remembered that we would likely treat everyone civilly and with respect as we never know where lives cross mutual paths.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Kris Bhat, small world, Starbucks, suburban farming, urban farming, world

The Surprisingly Oppressive History of Coffeehouses

June 2, 2018 By Yes Magazine

The Surprisingly Oppressive History of Coffeehouses

Centuries before two Black men were arrested at a Philadelphia Starbucks, capitalists met at coffeehouses to profit from the transatlantic slave trade.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Coffeehouses, Starbucks, Tasha Williams

Peanut spiked Coke: Vickie turns me on to a cultural food experience

June 2, 2018 By Egberto Willies

Peanut spiked Coke Vickie turns me on to a cultural food experience 2

My Starbucks friend Vickie introduced me to Peanut spiked Coke, so I thought after knowing her this long, it was time to get her on one of my blog posts.

Filed Under: Entertainment Tagged With: Starbucks, Vickie

Should we commend Starbucks even if some believe it’s a PR move? YES!

May 29, 2018 By Egberto Willies

Starbucks Letter header on closing

Starbucks executed a full frontal engagement after the incident, one that likely extended the exposure or life cycle of the event.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Starbucks

Abbey Harris, a teenager making a difference with her conversations & ability to empathize (VIDEO)

May 26, 2018 By Egberto Willies

Abbey Harris, a teenager making a difference with her conversations & ability to empathize (VIDEO)

Abbey Harris was probably a little shocked that this stranger hijacked the conversation with her friend. But I could not help it. In a time when we have undeservedly maligned our youth, she proved what I’ve always known.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Abbey Harris, Kingwood, Starbucks, Texas

Black men arrested @ Starbucks for trespassing? Am I next? (VIDEO)

April 14, 2018 By Egberto Willies

Black men arrested @ Starbucks for trespassing Remember this folks. (VIDEO)

One white guy stood up to call out injustice as Starbucks and most of their patrons watched two black men demeaned and abused for just being.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Black men, Starbucks

Starbucks Baristas at flooded & rebuilt Kingwood store expose their talented side (VIDEO)

April 10, 2018 By Egberto Willies

Starbucks Baristas Mateo Rodriguez and Christian Miller

These young people are more than baristas. These Starbucks baristas are not only talented but friendly smart thinking millennials.

Filed Under: A Few Takes Tagged With: Christian Davis, Christian Miller, Colton Llenos, Kingwood, Mateo Rodriguez, Starbucks

This story indirectly illustrates why people of color must fear American justice system

March 18, 2018 By Egberto Willies

Why people of color must fear American justice system

How could our justice system be color blind or unbiased when the building blocks of society are its raw materials, judges, lawyers, witnesses, jurors.

Filed Under: Essays On Race, General Tagged With: criminal justice system, justice system, People of Color, racism, Starbucks, witness

NO to everything Trump & YES to Starbucks for doing the right thing

January 31, 2017 By Egberto Willies

Donald Trump, Starbucks, Howard Schultz

Republican politicians fear Trump. Democratic politicians believe the fallacy that they can work with Trump and the Republicans. Starbucks acts.

Filed Under: General Tagged With: Donald Trump, Howard Schultz, Starbucks

Starbucks talks race – Display of social & corporate responsibility a beacon

December 19, 2014 By Egberto Willies

Starbucks

Every time I scan my phone, pay cash, or use my credit card I ask the same question. Why do I buy a simple Starbucks Venti black coffee for $3.00+.

Filed Under: Essays On Race, General Tagged With: race, Starbucks

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