“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness” – Mark Twain. Make a plan to spend time in another country if you can. Even a lunch trip to Canada can remind you that our nation didn’t always feel like this. If you can’t risk a border crossing, or can’t afford international travel, plan a trip inside America to a place different from home.
Costco has re-asserted its commitment to DEI and fair pay repeatedly over the years. It beat the Trump administration over tariffs, too. If bulk buys are too much for your family or space, consider a mini co-op or donate spare units to a food bank.
Create relationships in your neighborhood. Do it formally through a neighborhood project, or reach out personally. Wave, borrow a cup of sugar and take back cookies, or invite someone to dinner. Start slow and build.
