Laughing @ "401K? put my money back in my check!"
Mr. Powell came to the university that I attend back in January and I missed the chance to hear him speak (had class and work). I hope he comes back next year.
One of the reason black people don't have those economic centers is because white and black American culture is too similar to each other for there to be economic barriers for entry for white competitors. Foreign immigrants have a language and culture difference that excludes white competitors from their markets so they can create economic centers. The beauty/barber shops are the only black businesses that blacks consistently go to over there white counter parts.
Then what's your view on why Asian businesses are doing well in Black areas? Their culture isn't similar to Black-American culture.
I think it's because Asians have focused on selling products that many Blacks are known to like. Black entreprenurs could be doing the same. I mean a Black business person could make a lot of money selling car rims to Blacks.
One reason Asian businesses do well in Black areas is they are there, offering low-cost products. Sadly blacks have been programmed to be consumers, as opposed to producers. Lastly, and most unfortunate, we don't seen to value black businesses in our communities. Often, when one opens it closes. We blacks truly begin to value ourselves, then we too will possibly have similar succeses. Though there are many other contributing factors that must be recognized, these are just a few in my opinion.
It is time for the ones who are able to open up businesses, to do so with-in our own community and provide the ones who really need them with jobs. We have to keep it black in our community n stop giving our money these forigen groups. we have to run these non black owned companies out of our communities non violently n just cut off their source of income in our hood.
CrowdPleeza, what urbanwallstreet said is true about low-cost products and even that is a cultural thing because Asian convenience store owner will form associations so they can buy in bulk to get discounts and therefore their products are cheaper than you most black business because most blacks are out there in business alone.I agree with what you said though.Hip Hop is a culture that have allow many black entrepreneurs to build empires because understanding the culture is a barrier of entry.
I am so grateful that these young Black brothers are endeavoring to help the community. I especially agree with the host, Earl Christian III, about getting the business that benefit from our communities to benefit our communities by giving back and contributing to scholarships for the community youth. This is a concept that the community needs to understand, embrace, petition for, and INSIST UPON.!
Becoming economically literate to what end? The cornerstone of "knowledge of self" must accompany this movement. There must exist some bond that is strong enough to break through the American capitalist mindset of separation, or the protection of ones' self, that our people are sold on. I believe in the "I = WE" concept towards the fulfillment of true justice across the globe.
Juslam...thank you for your comment. "Knowledge of self" is truly an invaluable asset to possess. Like you, I too feel that we have to break away from the current mindset if we are to become an economically sound, INTER-dependent community. Truly only "WE" can win a championship..."I" alone cannot. I am hopeful that others will begin to realize and truly understand the magnitude of our situation...which at the end of the day affects everyone.
I guess it's about clarifying what Black unity is today. Black unity can mean different things for different Blacks. Today I think it's about Blacks of like minds on certain issues comming together among themselves to do what they feel needs to be done. I don't think Black unity means Blacks being monolithic in thinking and outlooks.
Brooklyn 1919...Kevin is defintely the truth and a voice to be heard! I'm glad that you took the time to listen to some brothers spewing substance for our urban empowerment! Thanks for watching!
Kevin Powell for Congress 2010!
MsLola1912 1 year ago
@MsLola1912 YEA RIGHT....
ChrisLilly32 1 year ago
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Yes, it's about the process!!!
zibby78 2 years ago
Real World!
wyinuza 3 years ago
Kevin Powell 4 Congress!
RealismsTruth 3 years ago 3
Laughing @ "401K? put my money back in my check!"
Mr. Powell came to the university that I attend back in January and I missed the chance to hear him speak (had class and work). I hope he comes back next year.
Lola1912 3 years ago
One of the reason black people don't have those economic centers is because white and black American culture is too similar to each other for there to be economic barriers for entry for white competitors. Foreign immigrants have a language and culture difference that excludes white competitors from their markets so they can create economic centers. The beauty/barber shops are the only black businesses that blacks consistently go to over there white counter parts.
Debonair73 3 years ago
Then what's your view on why Asian businesses are doing well in Black areas? Their culture isn't similar to Black-American culture.
I think it's because Asians have focused on selling products that many Blacks are known to like. Black entreprenurs could be doing the same. I mean a Black business person could make a lot of money selling car rims to Blacks.
CrowdPleeza 2 years ago
One reason Asian businesses do well in Black areas is they are there, offering low-cost products. Sadly blacks have been programmed to be consumers, as opposed to producers. Lastly, and most unfortunate, we don't seen to value black businesses in our communities. Often, when one opens it closes. We blacks truly begin to value ourselves, then we too will possibly have similar succeses. Though there are many other contributing factors that must be recognized, these are just a few in my opinion.
urbanwallstreet 2 years ago
It is time for the ones who are able to open up businesses, to do so with-in our own community and provide the ones who really need them with jobs. We have to keep it black in our community n stop giving our money these forigen groups. we have to run these non black owned companies out of our communities non violently n just cut off their source of income in our hood.
Lostchild85 2 years ago
CrowdPleeza, what urbanwallstreet said is true about low-cost products and even that is a cultural thing because Asian convenience store owner will form associations so they can buy in bulk to get discounts and therefore their products are cheaper than you most black business because most blacks are out there in business alone.I agree with what you said though.Hip Hop is a culture that have allow many black entrepreneurs to build empires because understanding the culture is a barrier of entry.
Debonair73 2 years ago
Fantastic interview! Thank you for that information. Much respect to the Urban Wall Street Project and Mr.Kevin Powell.
SirReginald1 3 years ago 2
he came to alaska
LBloggie 3 years ago
Awesome message!!! I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Lola1912 4 years ago
No my friend, Kevin Powell has not been murdered. Glad you appreciated the message.
urbanwallstreet 4 years ago
Great info. Really appreciate it. Was Kevin Powell murdered? :( I'm so confused
kutiashange 4 years ago
The Kevin Powell who was murdered lived in Santa Ana, CA. He was not the person you're concerned about.
ArchMule 3 years ago
murdered?!!! lol, thats nuts. nope he still keeps on moving.
MakefunNotwar 3 years ago
great stuff.. I like this alot
BlackFinanceTV 4 years ago
I am so grateful that these young Black brothers are endeavoring to help the community. I especially agree with the host, Earl Christian III, about getting the business that benefit from our communities to benefit our communities by giving back and contributing to scholarships for the community youth. This is a concept that the community needs to understand, embrace, petition for, and INSIST UPON.!
urbanwallstreet 4 years ago
To add I'd suggest more people check out the views of former football player Jim Brown. He's been touching on Black economics for years.
CrowdPleeza 4 years ago
Becoming economically literate to what end? The cornerstone of "knowledge of self" must accompany this movement. There must exist some bond that is strong enough to break through the American capitalist mindset of separation, or the protection of ones' self, that our people are sold on. I believe in the "I = WE" concept towards the fulfillment of true justice across the globe.
julsam 4 years ago
Juslam...thank you for your comment. "Knowledge of self" is truly an invaluable asset to possess. Like you, I too feel that we have to break away from the current mindset if we are to become an economically sound, INTER-dependent community. Truly only "WE" can win a championship..."I" alone cannot. I am hopeful that others will begin to realize and truly understand the magnitude of our situation...which at the end of the day affects everyone.
urbanwallstreet 4 years ago
I guess it's about clarifying what Black unity is today. Black unity can mean different things for different Blacks. Today I think it's about Blacks of like minds on certain issues comming together among themselves to do what they feel needs to be done. I don't think Black unity means Blacks being monolithic in thinking and outlooks.
CrowdPleeza 4 years ago
Great post urban we need more.
Brooklyn1919 4 years ago
Kevin is the real deal! what an inspiration.
Brooklyn1919 4 years ago
Brooklyn 1919...Kevin is defintely the truth and a voice to be heard! I'm glad that you took the time to listen to some brothers spewing substance for our urban empowerment! Thanks for watching!
urbanwallstreet 4 years ago
Yo. I needed to see this video. It was aspiring! Ya'll brothas where dropping science. I feel empowered.
Selftaught 4 years ago
Self-taugt...Thank you! It is our goal to inspire and motivate our brother and sisters! Thanks for watching
urbanwallstreet 4 years ago