First thing in the morning?
Sigh.
Starbucks is going to try to tackle the issue of race in America, with barristas at 12,000 locations nationally trying to spark the conversation by writing the words, "Race Together," on coffee cups. Additionally, a USA Today supplement co-authored by Starbucks, will appear in print editions beginning Friday, March 20.
"Racial diversity is the story of America, our triumphs as well as our faults," says an opening letter in USA Today that is authored by the heads of both companies. "Yet racial inequality is not a topic we readily discuss. It's time to start."
Now, that is where I draw the line. Look, I can roll with some lattes with the best of 'em, but talking about race -- BEFORE I get my coffee -- is looking for a fight where I'm from. Chile, anything might come out of my mouth first thing in the a.m.
With no coffee, HELLO!!
Listen. I'm not so sure I want the barrista to ask me about race when they are serving coffee.
I mean, are they gonna say: Black coffee, no sugar, no cream? Would you like some half-half with that?
Do you want some affirmative action or respectability politics along with your Mocha Latte?
What, Starbucks, what?
