Yes, we are posting this blog a little late, but it seems continually apropos. We are now in a new year and a new decade, with hope and energy for the tasks ahead.

Launched by the United Nations in 2006 with Lech Walesa as the keynote speaker, Solidarity Day recognizes the need for unified action to effect positive global change. The man who put the word solidarity on the map, Walesa (electrician to President to Nobel Peace Prize winner) rallied Poland’s workers together, and inspired people throughout the world to join their voices. His simple message; Standing together will bring good change. Through cooperative effort hunger, disease, environmental destruction, and oppression can be eradicated.

“By simply being born into this world, we are of one inheritance and one stock with every other human being. This oneness expresses itself in all the richness and diversity of the human family: in different races, cultures, languages and histories. And we are called to recognize the basic solidarity of the human family as the fundamental condition of our life together on this earth.”
—Pope John Paul II

We reflect on this powerful quote to remember that we can all do better. We must strive to live out this eloquent message of “unity across diversity” without excluding any group. It is good to have persistent reminders that we all need to work on opening our hearts and minds to those who are different than us.

Intrigue Chocolates has a deep commitment to social justice through solidarity. We believe that individuals and businesses are responsible for bringing about positive change. As a small company we are not able to make monetary donations, but we will do what we are able and continue to be a part of charitable fundraisers whenever possible.