As Starbucks Closes, Black-Owned Coffee Shop Opens Up Racial Discourse
The controversy that caused Starbucks to close all of its stores Tuesday afternoon is also creating a push for people to patronize black-owned coffee shops, while creating an opportunity for racial dialogue. Source/WGN.
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