Is there any way we can bridge the political, cultural and social abyss in which we find ourselves today? How about a plate of baby-back ribs, pulled pork slathered in Kinder’s Original Barbecue Sauce, a slice of Texas Toast, baked beans, corn on the cob, sweet tea and some peach cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream? It’s hard to argue about stolen elections or letting boys play girl sports with your mouth full of such exquisite cuisine. Besides, what could be more American on our 250th anniversary than a good ol’ barbecue? Yum! Yum! That’s the intention of Builders Movement, a non-partisan, nonprofit group that seeks to overcome “us vs. them” thinking and has organized an event — the Builders BBQ — which challenges Americans across the country to “bite to unite” by inviting groups they see as different or who they don’t usually hang out with, to host barbecues. The summer-long campaign kicked off this past month and as of this writing, Builders Movement says it has received more than 100 signups and an estimated 3,000 people are expected to attend in 30 states. And the numbers are growing. “The response and enthusiasm for Builders BBQs has blown us away,” says Kristin Moss, the organization’s chief marketing officer. “As the hosts were encouraged to invite someone who sees the world differently from them, this demand clearly shows us Americans have an appetite for the Builders Mindset — connecting with people in their communities and reinforcing there’s more that unites us…
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