Treasure Hunt for aspiring social justice seekers. Watch for upcoming announcements about events and activities coming soon! Until then, stop by and pick up a Community Treasure Bar….simply scrumptious!

We the People…Matter.  It’s a time for mixed feelings, better choices and new traditions with a deal!  All day, July 4th, let Systematic Goodness grow from better understanding that starts with a simple story. We want to hear yours. 

How did you come to be in America? Whether indigenous, a fresh immigrant this year or 200+ years ago, even if you are on vacation today, we want to hear what you have to share in your own words. You won’t offend us! Our stories are valid and need telling. 25% off isn’t too bad either. (Offer valid July 4th only!) 

Answer the following two IMPORTANT questions to get 25% off 7/4/20

• What is one thing that is hurtful, scary, wrong, hard and or not ideal about your personal history with America.

• What empowers you or gives you hope about being in America today?

One entry per person. Participation is required and you will need to show your entry upon placing your order. 25% off discount applies to single treats, entrees, coffee, tea, beer/wine -all single menu items.

Exclusions apply: This is for in-store ordering only on 7/4/20 from 6:30a-4p. The discount is good for your items only (not your whole ticket). Each person must enter separately to participate. Excludes whole bakery items, volume bulk orders, retail items, catering and all online orders. We cannot monitor or manage the deal with any online electronic ordering.

Feeling hopeless about racial tensions and uncertain times?

Here are a few action steps to help and get you started.

When any person is not certain who they are or why they matter, they default to familiarity.

You must get comfortable with your own learning curve. This process matters and people need your help! Your willingness to learn and possibly be wrong about past perceptions is critical. Self awareness is the path to understanding and being understood. By understanding yourself better, you can critically think about new concepts with empathy and clarity. Push through the discomfort privately if that works for you just take action! Any “Eye of the Storm” series videos on youtube from Jane Elliott’s movement will give you great perspective.

FIRST, I suggest you watch “A Class Divided with Jane Elliott (full film) | FRONTLINE

• Do you want to understand racism? Why?
• Are you willing to consider that something you don’t understand could be actively harming someone else? Why does this matter?
• Is feeling disempowered as problematic as feeling superior? Flip places. What do you notice?
• List your understanding of this concept called “white privilege:” ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________

• List 5 feelings that come the previous question ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________
• Would you want to be treated how any minority is treated today in America? (Why or why not)

Listening, acknowledging and then BELIEVING the experience of others is imperative. This has to start with you. It is normal to feel bad but stopping there, in your guilt or shamethat feels hopeless, is the definition of white fragility. It is a privilege to feel bad then go about your life. Change requires a back bone.