Put up or shut up.  That’s the motto for 2017 and Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks is ready to “Put Up”.  In a direct response to the outrageous and ridiculous “ban on Muslims” issued by President Donald Trump, the Starbucks CEO sent a message to all partners and employees on today. In his message, Schultz stated that we are living in an “unprecedented time” and that our human rights are “under attack”.

The CEO has outlined a specific plan of action, which includes supporting DACA and DREAMers, Hiring 10,000 refugees within the next five years, “building bridges and not walls”, and allowing employees to return to using the Starbucks healthcare insurance if Obamacare is reversed,

“I write to you today with deep concern, a heavy heart and a resolute promise. Let me begin with the news that is immediately in front of us: we have all been witness to the confusion, surprise and opposition to the Executive Order that President Trump issued on Friday, effectively banning people from several predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States, including refugees fleeing wars. I can assure you that our Partner Resources team has been in direct contact with the partners who are impacted by this immigration ban, and we are doing everything possible to support and help them to navigate through this confusing period. ” Read the letter in its entirety

Thank you Howard Schultz and the great folks over at Starbucks for not allowing silence in the face of madness, and in a state of #resistance.