Supporting Black-Owned Businesses | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

Supporting Black-Owned Businesses

What you need to know about buying Black.

38
Supporting Black-Owned Businesses
Kickstarter

African American consumers possess around 1.2 trillion dollars in consumer buying power. This is estimated to increase to 1.3 trillion in 2017. With all of this buying power, so little of it is actually reciprocated back into our own communities. Blacks spend less money in Black-owned businesses than other racial and ethnic groups, yet a lot of our communities face poverty and despair. Supporting Black owned business will help money stay in our communities.

With the support of Black-owned business also comes the creation of jobs, and building wealth in the communities. Black-owned business may be able to better relate provide the products that African Americans need. I recently went to Target looking for a pick, and hair moisturizer. I scanned the Ethnic hair care section and found a very limited selection of hair care products, and to my surprise I could not find a pick. I'm sure that we can all relate to not being able to find products in places that do not seem to understand our needs.

Black owned business will be better equipped to handle Black needs. I believe that this, in turn, could provide a sense of unity amongst African American communities in a time when it is needed most. We are battling inner conflict within our communities as well as conflicts against our communities. With over 1.2 trillion dollars in consumer power, we can create an economy that stimulates positive gains in our schools and neighborhoods. It may not be easy, but what worth fighting for ever is?

From Your Site Articles
Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Adulting

18 Things I Want To Do Now That I'm 18

I'm technically an adult, so I'm legally required to live a little, right?

1354
Happy Birthday Cake

For the entirety of my high school career, I was always seen as the goody-two-shoes. I never got in trouble with a teacher, I kept stellar grades, and when I wasn't doing extracurricular activities, I was at home studying. Even when I did go out, it was usually with a bunch of fellow band geeks. The night would end before 11:00 PM and the only controversial activity would be a fight based on who unfairly won a round of Apples-to-Apples when someone else clearly had a better card (I promise I'm not still holding a grudge).

Now that I'm officially an adult, I want to pursue some new things. I want to experience life in a way that I never allowed myself to do prior to entering college. These are the years that I'm supposed to embark on a journey of self-discovery, so what better way to do that than to create a bucket list?

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics

The holiday classics that shaped my life

815
10 Life Lessons from Christmas Classics
Flickr

The holiday season is full of stress, debt, and forced conversation. While we rush through the month of December, it's important to take a step back and enjoy the moments before they're gone. Most families love to watch Christmas movies, but these beloved films provide more than entertainment. Here are 10 life lessons that I've learned from the holiday classics we watch every year.

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

199984
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

20742
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments