Posted on Dec 5, 2015
How come there is an EXTREME Lack of Support for "Black Owned" Businesses?
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How come we don't see more support for Black Owned Businesses?
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This is not meant to sound condescending but:
1) Does it matter who owns the business?
2) Shouldn't a business be viable on it's merits of lack thereof?
3) I don't care who owns the business generally. I care about the goods, services, and prices a business provides. Not the color of the skin of the person who owns it or runs it. Maybe I'm alone in that philosophy though.
1) Does it matter who owns the business?
2) Shouldn't a business be viable on it's merits of lack thereof?
3) I don't care who owns the business generally. I care about the goods, services, and prices a business provides. Not the color of the skin of the person who owns it or runs it. Maybe I'm alone in that philosophy though.
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Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS
SPC Andrew Griffin - We all get close to issues, and starting thinking "personal" is the same thing as "important." Sometimes they are, sometimes they aren't. We have to step back, and separate ourselves from things. It can make us appear "cold" on some subjects, especially when they ARE important.
A great read is Terry Pratchett's Jingo, in which Captain Carrot has to focus between Duty and his relationship.
A great read is Terry Pratchett's Jingo, in which Captain Carrot has to focus between Duty and his relationship.
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Defining something as Black Owned or White Owned is inherently racist. American Owned is perfectly acceptable.
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LCpl William Amos
supporting Veteran Owned businesses, a status that is earned, is what my company http://www.Veteranslist.us does
Veteranslist.us - Helping Veteran Owned Business be found. It is the largest Veteran Business Directory available. Do business with Veterans by hiring a Veteran Owned Company. Also find Veteran events and special offers just for Veteran Owned Business.
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i cant stand the term "black owned business"
I feel that if we treat blacks like they need all this help...we are sorta telling them that they are incompetent.
I don't know of any black owned businesses...I bank at Wells Fargo, I buy stuff at WalMart, I pump gas at a Shell, I am typing on a Lenovo computer...about to go to a pizza joint and watch some college football, not sure who owns it, don't care.
I feel that if we treat blacks like they need all this help...we are sorta telling them that they are incompetent.
I don't know of any black owned businesses...I bank at Wells Fargo, I buy stuff at WalMart, I pump gas at a Shell, I am typing on a Lenovo computer...about to go to a pizza joint and watch some college football, not sure who owns it, don't care.
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SGT Richard H.
When I first read the original question, I initially stepped away without answering because a) I wasn't sure I had anything positive to contribute and b) I wanted to wait and see if this thing was going to turn ugly (race baiting, etc.) before I associated myself with it. After reading some of the comments, I think it's going in a positive direction, and Maj Steven's post above pretty much sums up my thoughts on the subject. Personally, I can't think of a single business near me that is "black owned" and as I reflect on that, I find that the reason for that is because I have never asked or cared what the race of the owner is.
SPC Andrew Griffin
SPC Andrew Griffin
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SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint
I think the Lenovo branch of IBM? got bought by a China company. Lenovo Group Ltd. /lɛnˈoʊvoʊ/ or shortened as Lenovo (leh-no-voh), (formerly stylized as lenovo) is a Chinese multinational technology company with headquarters in Beijing, China, and Morrisville, North Carolina, United States.[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenovo Wiki is the easy way to grab the info.
Lenovo Group Ltd. /lɛnˈoʊvoʊ/ or shortened as Lenovo (leh-NO-voh), (formerly stylized as lenovo) is a Chinese multinational technology company with headquarters in Beijing, China, and Morrisville, North Carolina, United States.[4] It designs, develops, manufactures and sells personal computers, tablet computers, smartphones, workstations, servers, electronic storage devices, IT management software, and smart televisions. Since 2013, Lenovo is...
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Why are we still highlighting someone's skin color? I will patronize any business as long as they provide a good product and service at a reasonable price.
This may anger some people but it proves my point. Personally, I DO NOT patronize ANY business that advertises it's "Black" owned, or "Woman" owned, or "Minority" owned, or anything else owned. Why? Because the business is NOT interested in creating an excellent product or service for society but is looking to be patronized based on the owners skin color, gender, or ethnicity. It is WRONG. If you still don't get it, read my first paragraph.
This may anger some people but it proves my point. Personally, I DO NOT patronize ANY business that advertises it's "Black" owned, or "Woman" owned, or "Minority" owned, or anything else owned. Why? Because the business is NOT interested in creating an excellent product or service for society but is looking to be patronized based on the owners skin color, gender, or ethnicity. It is WRONG. If you still don't get it, read my first paragraph.
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Is there? Do you have any reference? I've never seen any/nor heard of any. If it's a business I need to use I don't care if the owners are black/white/yellow/or even pink with purple polka dots. As long as the product/service are good I'm happy.
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SPC Andrew Griffin You haven't answered my question. Is there a EXTREME lack of support for "Black owned" business?
I'm always willing to learn something new.
I'm always willing to learn something new.
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How many people ask what color the owner of a business is before they shop or accept services? I bet none.
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What is the implication of such a sign? If I saw a sign, "White owned business.", I would not patronize the establishment. Location is very important also.
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Frankly I have very little knowledge of and I care even less who owns a business.
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Because race is not a big thing in our lives? I support ALL small businesses wherever I can do so.
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CPO Andy Carrillo, MS
Too much inertia to overcome, but I loved the graphic! Well chosen and to the point, TSgt John Temblador!
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