Posted on 08/11/2010 2:50:47 PM PDT by Recovering_Democrat
Maggie and John Anderson of Chicago vowed four months ago that for one year, they would try to patronize only black-owned businesses. The "Empowerment Experiment" is the reason John had to suffer for hours with a stomach ache and Maggie no longer gets that brand-name lather when she washes her hair. A grocery trip is a 14-mile odyssey...
Plans are under way to track spending among supporters nationwide and build a national database of quality black businesses. The first affiliate chapter has been launched in Atlanta, and the couple has established a foundation to raise funds for black businesses and an annual convention...
Now, the Andersons are following up with 4,000 people who signed up for the experiment on their Web site to gauge their commitment and set up online accounts to track their spending. Hundreds have also joined the experiment's Facebook page, Maggie Anderson said.
(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...
Sounds racist.
I think I’ll spend my money at white owned business only.
How’s that?
Just what we need - another racist movement!
“Plans are under way to track spending among supporters nationwide and build a national database of quality black businesses.”
Maybe non-blacks should reciprocate? They can sell to 15-20% of the market...everyone else can buy from non-blacks...that b-plan should get a lot of backing from the gubmint for blacks r us...
It’s little things like this that show who the REAL racists are
How about a Justice Department lawsuit against this racist organization?
Targeting businesses to avoid based solely on the basis of race. Isn’t that a violation of federal discrimination laws?
Oh, wait. Whites they are targeting? No problem. Nothing to see here. Move along. Close that file...
Once you buy black, you’ll never go back??
The racial discrimination of the old south in the new north.
Aaaahh This is so heart warming take it a step further and return to Africa to paradise.
Bump for later.
Part of the separation theology championed by Reverend Wright and Shirley Sherrod among many other Blacks.
Does the stores they shop display the “Snerdly Certifiably Black Enough” sticker? How can you be sure it’s really owned by a black person and not one of them sneaky [insert ethnic slur here].
Sorry,boys and girls..I will not intentionally patronize or refuse to patronize a business because of race or gender.I *will*,however,do so for other reasons...including political leanings (no “Progressive” insurance for *me*)...and others as well.
What about Mulattos trying to pass for being down with the struggle?
Come on you guys, buy American—quit the racist stuff! Let’s unite!
A better idea is to join together with other family members and friends and START A BUSINESS.
This is how Vietnamese and other Asian immigrants get ahead.
Very sad, as if I would limit myself to white owned businesses.
Hatred is hatred no matter who is doing the hating.
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