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Black Economics: Solutions for Economic and Community Empowerment

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I am a woman with epilepsy who found much of the information in this book applicable to other historically marginalized groups who are not necessarily black.

Independent economic development is the key to community revitalization and political success in a capitalist society. Those with the most money are the same ones who can decide and then access the elected officials in their community. And a community with ample economic opportunity for people is not going to have drug use and other forms of crime polluting the area, people are going to have stuff to do with their time and the means to support themselves/families.

But that development can never happen when we behave disrespectfully towards the customer who has entered our store. Anybody running a business must act like they genuinely want to make a profit off of it--in order to get their wish of a sale. Nobody is going to come in and realistically hand us lots of money simply because we are one of them.

The book is intended to be used by people who are already out working in the 'real world'. But it would also work as a text in economics classes. Come to think of it, it could even be used in social science and/or public policy courses, particularly those dealing with community redevelopment and urban groups.

One of the most memorable points made here is about the benefit of using a "sales job" for large commission dollars and then, using that money to start your own business. Thank you Brother Kunjufu!!!

Dr. Kunjufu lays it out in this book. He discusses the history of African-American businesses, the obstacles, and solutions for personal and community empowerment.

Do we have to return to Jim Crow to spend our money with each other?This book lays out a plan of economic empowerment.

This book gives you the harsh reality of the black family income and how it affects their community. It also tells you some of the symptoms of a Jim Crow mindset, which is deadly to the African American population. After reading this book I felt more educated on what was going on in my community and why. It was also pleasant to see that this book was not written to be radical in a negative sense, but to be informative.

This transaction was very professional and timely. I enjoyed doing business with this business person.