This is the headquarters of the Starbucks Coffee Company in Seattle, Washington.
Yesterday, the company hoisted a giant pride flag above its headquarters for Pride this week.
On the left is Starbucks CEO, Howard Schultz watching the flag being raised for the very first time.
Last year, he staunchly defended his support of Washington State’s referendum
legalizing same-sex marriage.
Responding to a question by an angered shareholder at the company’s annual meeting, Schultz said:
"The lens we use to make decisions is the lens of our people. We want to embrace diversity…If you feel, respectfully, that you can get a higher return than the 38 percent you got last year, it’s a free country. You can sell your shares of Starbucks and buy shares in another company. Thank you very much."
Thank You Starbucks!
Who knew? I guess coffee really can change the world...
"Fear Eats the Soul"
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