Coffee can be more than just a drink; for some, it opens up a field of opportunities, as discussed by former refugees in an event hosted by 1951 Coffee Company Thursday.
First opening its doors to Berkeley in 2015, 1951 Coffee Company is a nonprofit organization that trains and hires refugees, asylees and special immigrant visa holders while educating the community about their struggles, according to the company’s website. The virtual event, “Opening Doors: Refugees’ Stories of Inclusivity in the Coffee Industry,” focused on the stories of graduates from the company’s training program and cafe managers about their experiences working in the coffee sector.