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Portland cafe cancels Gaza coffee shop plan after backlash
KPTV • • business
Key Points:
- Southeast Portland's Heretic Coffee has withdrawn from a campaign to build a cafe in Gaza after facing community backlash, ending its partnership with HUMANITE Peace Collective.
- The initiative aimed to raise $100,000 to establish the Dept. of Peace cafe in Gaza, offering free coffee and meals similar to Heretic’s local programs.
- Owner Josh White acknowledged poor communication and lack of community feedback prior to announcing the project, taking responsibility for the missteps.
- The decision to separate from HUMANITE was mutual, with HUMANITE continuing the campaign independently using funds raised, which exceeded $24,000.
- Heretic Coffee plans to redirect its focus toward local efforts following the project's cancellation.
