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014: Shifting the Black Community from Consumers to Producers

Oct 30, 2017

In this episode, we tackle some hard truths about the deep divide between Black Consumers and Black Business Owners.  By reviewing four articles on the topic, we get a clear picture of the root causes, economic outcomes, and resulting opinions of each group about the other which work to maintain our community's economically disadvantaged position.  Don't miss this informative episode. Follow the links below to review the articles for yourself.

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Was Integration a Good Thing for Black People? Probably Not

https://www.africanglobe.net/featured/integration-good-black-people/

11 Realities Faced by Black-Owned Businesses

https://rollingout.com/2017/05/01/11-realities-faced-black-owned-businesses/

#BuyBlack: The Problem With Supporting Black-Owned Businesses (And How We Can Fix It)

http://clutchmagonline.com/2016/08/buyblack-the-problem-with-supporting-black-owned-businesses-and-how-we-fix-it/

If You're a Black Business Owner Who Wants to Succeed, Leave the African-American Consumer Behind

http://www.blackeconomicdevelopment.com/if-you%E2%80%99re-a-black-business-owner-who-wants-to-succeed-leave-the-african-american-consumer-behind/