February 2, 2010

Making Change, Making a Difference: Black Gold

No, not oil but coffee. I recently watched the Documentary Black Gold and it really opened my eyes to what’s going on in Africa (specifically Ethiopia). The crazy pricing they have down there, and how they can’t even live off of what they get paid for all their hard work is appalling.

"As westerners revel in designer lattes and cappuccinos, impoverished Ethiopian coffee growers suffer the bitter taste of injustice. In this eye-opening expose of the multi-billion dollar industry, Black Gold traces one man's fight for a fair price."


When buying your next coffee trying going somewhere with fair-trade, someone that works directly with the growers. Be smart about your choices.

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