In our town, some small businesses closed in solidarity and others stayed open in solidarity. I see and respect both. Local shops are labors of love and gifts to the community, and in moments like this, every one of us deciding what we can give is exactly the point.
Yes, our bookstore/coffee shop stayed open - but they were offering “free drip coffee, a soft place to land and staff willing to organize with you”. They also donated a portion of their daily sales to a local Minneapolis group.
In our town, some small businesses closed in solidarity and others stayed open in solidarity. I see and respect both. Local shops are labors of love and gifts to the community, and in moments like this, every one of us deciding what we can give is exactly the point.
Yes, our bookstore/coffee shop stayed open - but they were offering “free drip coffee, a soft place to land and staff willing to organize with you”. They also donated a portion of their daily sales to a local Minneapolis group.
Thanks for sharing your decision. Solidarity with you from the UK.