Kryptonite York
Saturday, September 12th, 2009
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Kryptonite York
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RoomMates RMK1402GM Star Wars Yoda Glow in the Dark Peel & Stick Giant Wall Decal List Price: $16.99 Sale Price: $16.99 Average Rating:   |
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RoomMates RMK1393SCS Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Peel and Stick Wall Decal List Price: $12.99 Sale Price: $12.99 |
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Turtle power! Bring Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael to your walls with this great set of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles wall stickers. Create a battle scene on your walls, or decorate other smooth surfaces--desks, clocks, chairs, lamps, bookshelves... |
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Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboutit Mini Bicycle U-Lock (3.25 x 6-Inch) List Price: $109.00 Sale Price: $58.95 Average Rating:  |
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The New York Fahgettaboudit offers extreme bicycle protection with a hardened MAX-Performance steel shackle that resists bolt cutters and leverage attacks. *Center keyway defends against leverage attacks *Protective vinyl coating *Sliding dustcover protects and extends cylinder life *3 keys - one lighted with high intensity bulb & replaceable battery *Anti Theft Proctection Offer $4500 *18mm hardened Max-performance steel shackle *Ovesized, hardened-steel sleeve over crossbar *Double Deadbolt locking... |
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Kryptonite New York Standard Bicycle U-Lock with Bracket ( 4-Inch x 8-Inch) List Price: $97.00 Sale Price: $58.99 Used From: $64.00 Average Rating:  |
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Kryptonite New York MC 3000 U-Lock Ultimate security for high theft areasSteel sleeve in a "crossbar over crossbar" constructionHigh security, anti-pick disc style cylinder with double dead bolt lockExtra thick 58" Kryptonium steel shackleIncludes a lighted key4" x 10... |
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Kryptonite New York LS Bicycle U-Lock ( 4-Inch x 10.25-Inch) List Price: $101.00 Sale Price: $63.75 Average Rating: |
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Strongest security U-lock. Features high security disc style cylinder and double deadbolt. Crossbar over crossbar construction. Integrated dust cover protects cylinder from elements. Includes three keys: one lighted with lifetime key registrati on and key replacement... |
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Big Bang Theory Sheldon Bazinga! Men's T-Shirt Average Rating: |
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This cool Big Bang Theory t-shirt features a front image of Sheldon with his catchphrase, "Bazinga!" Standard men's sizes. 100% cotton. Officially licenzed. |
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Big Bang Theory Friendship Algorithm Men's T-Shirt Average Rating: |
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Big Bang Theory Friendship Algorithm Men's T-Shirt |
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Star Wars Rebel Alliance Insignia Crackle Ink Men's T-Shirt Average Rating:  |
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Join the Rebel Alliance with this cool Star Wars t-shirt! Navy blue tee features a large front print of the Rebel Alliance insignia. The design is printed using a unique, self-distressing "crackle ink"... |
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Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Chain with Disc Lock (5 Ft) List Price: $154.95 Sale Price: $106.95 Average Rating: |
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Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Chain with Disc Lock. Super strong case hardened, tempered boron manganese chain for ultimate strength with a unique six sided hexagonal shape. Weather and heat resistant nylon cover... |
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New York Giants Black Plastic License Plate Frame List Price: $7.99 Sale Price: $3.94 |
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Officially licensed License Plate Frame that is usable as a fan decoration on the outside of a standard car license plate, front or back. The frame is molded in durable plastic and is designed around the California standards for tab and sticker clearance... |
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Kryptonite New York Chain with EV Series 4 Disc Lock - 3 Ft./-- List Price: $79.99 Sale Price: $61.62 Average Rating: |
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Kryptonite New York Chain with EV Series 4 Disc Lock New York Chain with EV Series 4 Disc Lock from Kryptonite10mm, 4-sided chain made of triple heat-treated boron manganese steel for ultimate strengthNarrower inner width of individual links prevents leverage attacksWeatherproof nylon jacket allows compact coiling and protects bike surfaceEV series 4-disc lock is 14mm hardened MAX-performance steel shackle with double deadbolt locking mechanismNew oval crossbar designNew higher security, disc style cylinder with more than a million key variationsReinforced anti-drillpull cylinder protection systemSliding dust cover protects and extends cylinder life3 keys included, 2 new I keys and 1 high intensity lighted key with replaceable batteryAnti-theft protection and key replacement program |
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New York Yankees Nylon Wallet List Price: $9.99 Sale Price: $4.75 |
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Keep your money and valuables in this classic surf style nylon wallet. Feature money compartment, three inner compartments, three photo sleeves, hook and loop fastener closure. |
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New York Yankees Color Block No Show Mens Socks Sale Price: $7.99 |
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Dress in classic team style any day of the year with these cool New York Yankees low cut socks! Soft white ankle socks feature team color details at heel and toe, plus knit team name and logo across the front and side of each sock... |
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New York Giants Embroidered Trifold Wallet List Price: $39.99 Sale Price: $21.76 |
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Genuine Leather Trifold With Detailed Team Logo Embroidery. |
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Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini Ulock U Lock |  |
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US $63.99 | 19d 7h 29m |
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Kryptonite New York Noose 130cm Chain & EV Disc Lock | |
0 Bid | US $34.99 | 1d 7h 58m |
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Kryptonite New York Lock | |
0 Bid | US $20.00 | 1d 9h 38m |
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Kryptonite Evolution New York Chain Lock | |
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US $75.00 | 4d 21m |
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NEW YORK KRYPTONITE NY Fahgettaboudit 5 FT chain 999492 | |
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US $101.99 | 4d 4h 2m |
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Kryptonite NEW YORK LEGEND Lock + Chain Fahgettaboudit | |
10 Bids | US $20.50 | 3d 7h 53m |
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Kryptonite New York Chain NY 5 ft with lock 1217 999973 | |
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US $89.99 | 4d 4h 2m |
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kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit 3.25 chain 999485 | |
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US $82.75 | 4h 3m |
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KRYPTONITE New York NY STD Standard Lock U-lock 180104 | |
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US $69.99 | 4h 3m |
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NEW YORK KRYPTONITE mini Fahgettaboudit U LOCK 997986 | |
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US $64.49 | 4h 3m |
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KRYPTONITE 5.5ft “New York Chain” lock series 4 | |
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US $75.00 | 4d 23h 47m |
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Kryptonite New York Lock® STD U-Lock NEW FREE Ship | |
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US $69.99 | 6d 6h 57m |
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Kryptonite New York Armored motorcycle disc lock, new!! | |
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US $64.99 | 27d 4h 51m |
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Kryptonite New York 14P motorcycle disc lock, brand new | |
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US $59.99 | 27d 4h 26m |
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KRYPTONITE NEW YORK NOOSE CHAIN w/ EV DISC LOCK 43 | |
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US $91.90 | 27d 3h 45m |
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Kryptonite NY New York Standard U-Lock w/bracket 180104 | |
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US $69.99 | 15d 21h 3m |
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Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit U-Lock 3.25 x 6 | |
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US $89.93 | 26d 20h 41m |
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KRYPTONITE NEW YORK NOOSE LONG 4`3`` W/EV DISC LOCK | |
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US $74.41 | 26d 4h 58m |
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KRYPTONITE NEW YORK DISC LOCK YELLOW #998457 | |
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US $45.69 | 26d 4h 57m |
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KRYPTONITE NEW YORK CHAIN 5`6`` W/EVOLUTION LOCK | |
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US $76.37 | 26d 4h 57m |
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KRYPTONITE NEW YORK CHAIN 3` W/EVOLUTION LOCK | |
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US $57.12 | 26d 4h 57m |
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Kryptonite New York Noose™ w/Evolution 2.25' FREE Ship | |
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US $69.99 | 26d 3h 51m |
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Kryptonite New York Noose™ w/Evolution 4' NEW Free Ship | |
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US $89.99 | 26d 3h 50m |
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Kryptonite New York Chain® w/Evolution 5' NEW Free Ship | |
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US $109.99 | 26d 3h 46m |
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NEW 2009 Kryptonite New York CHAIN Evolution DISC lock | |
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US $50.98 | 27d 1h 55m |
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KRYPTONITE SUPER DUTY NEW YORK LOCK~Harley~WORLD'S BEST | |
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US $79.50 | 25d 2h 2m |
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Kryptonite NEW YORK MC Bicycle U-Lock | |
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US $59.49 | 24d 3h 6m |
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Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit 3'3 Chain, Disc Lock | |
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US $112.93 | 29d 10h 15m |
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Kryptonite New York Legend 5' Chain & Disc Lock | |
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US $208.91 | 23d 11h 44m |
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Kryptonite New York Legend 3'3" Chain & Disc Lock | |
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US $158.91 | 23d 11h 43m |
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Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit U-Lock 3.25" x 6" | |
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US $99.91 | 23d 11h 43m |
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NEW 2009 Kryptonite New York CHAIN Evolution DISC lock | |
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US $46.98 | 28d 19h 58m |
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NEW 2009 Kryptonite New York CHAIN Evolution DISC lock | |
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US $47.98 | 28d 19h 57m |
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NEW 2009 Kryptonite New York CHAIN Evolution DISC lock | |
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US $48.98 | 28d 19h 57m |
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Kryptonite New York U Lock M18-WL | |
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US $94.95 | 16d 19h 51m |
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Kryptonite New York Noose 130cm Chain & EV Disc Lock | |
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US $119.91 | 28d 5h 39m |
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Kryptonite Fahgettaboudit New York Mini U-Lock 997986 | |
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US $69.99 | 15d 21h 11m |
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Kryptonite New York 4'3" Noose Chain & Evolution Lock | |
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US $119.91 | 21d 8h 15m |
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Kryptonite New York 3'3 Chain & EV Disc Lock | |
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US $80.93 | 27d 4h 16m |
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NEW 2009 Kryptonite New York CHAIN Evolution DISC lock | |
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US $49.98 | 27d 1h 56m |
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Kryptonite New York 3000 4 x 8 with Bracket | |
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US $80.93 | 26d 12h 28m |
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Kryptonite New York Standard Bicycle U-Lock with Bracke | |
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US $58.91 | 19d 11h 32m |
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Kryptonite New York Noose 1275 Chain Bicycle Lock with | |
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US $65.94 | 19d 11h 32m |
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Kryptonite New York LS Bicycle U-Lock ( 4-Inch x 10.25- | |
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US $64.25 | 19d 11h 26m |
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Kryptonite New York 1210 Bicycle Chain Lock and Evoluti | |
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US $63.06 | 19d 11h 26m |
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Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit® Ulock NEW Free Ship | |
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US $77.99 | 19d 6h 28m |
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Kryptonite New York Lock® MC LS U-Lock NEW FREE Ship | |
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US $69.50 | 13d 11m |
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Kryptonite New York 2'3" Noose Chain & Evolution Lock | |
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US $86.91 | 23d 11h 44m |
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Kryptonite New York 3' 3" Chain & Evolution Disc Lock | |
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US $89.91 | 23d 11h 44m |
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Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit 3' 3" Chain & Lock | |
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US $125.91 | 23d 11h 43m |
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Buy Black, But Don't Lower Your Expectations
After having a great meal at a local Black-owned-and-operated restaurant, I decided to go home and watch a DVD movie. The movie, Undercover Brother, a Universal, Imagine Entertainment release staring comedian Eddie Griffin, was about the on-again off-again struggles of the Black man’s effort to build an infrastructure within today’s society that provides growth, wealth and independence.
Originally published in Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, 9/19/2007
The goal of the Undercover Brother was to hinder the efforts of “The Man” (the White man) from sabotaging the wealth, growth and independence of the Black race in America. The DVD was a comedy.
My point? For many years, we as a people have neglected to follow the path of growth and independence, settling for levels of comfort and the state of “I’m good where I’m at” without taking risks to enlighten, speaking up, and actively problem-solving within the community by not just talking but taking action!
The score: “The Man” one, us zero.
The path includes education and employment with the focus of solidarity to form a cohesive base of knowledge and advice that is passed on to the next generation of Black business professionals. Look around and ask yourself, “What have I done to further the positive outcomes of a people? Have I spent one dollar at a Black business?”
Black people have a style that is unique, equipped with the power of design, elegance, and knowing what we need and when — always skewing to high expectations. This internal, natural ability is a part of our DNA makeup always tested in our day-to-day life, more so than other races.
There’s a flip side about spending with Black business; I will use my own personal experiences from New York City, Denver, Seattle, and of course Minneapolis.
If I want to take my family out to eat at a Black-owned-and-operated establishment, first of all I must try to find one. Upon arriving, I’m set back when I walk in and find myself ignored (which also happens at too many White-owned restaurants). The server is hooked on Ebonics and has the attitude of Satan himself, and the food does not meet any of my expectations.
Why should I be expected to lower my expectations just because it’s a Black-owned establishment? I don’t lower my expectation at J.D. Hoyt or Applebee’s.
When I shop for clothing, which I dread, I try to make the time spent in any clothing store short and to the point. I’m truly sorry, Mr. Black clothier, that on my path to wealth, growth and independence I must wear suits and ties with black dress shoes to strategically blend in and take my “unfair share” in White Corporate America while maintaining the reputation that I am the best at what I do when I do it.
Mr. Black clothier, I can’t wear this orange shirt, orange pants with orange shoes and hat — it’s just not me. Your jeans have words on them like Rocawear, Murder, Inc., and images of Fat Albert.
Hey, I was a fat kid who was teased and called “Fat Albert.” Didn’t I tell you that I’m on this path, a path that in some cases has to be in stealth mode? There is a saying: “Don’t let them see you coming.” If I went to a business meeting where I was to meet with a group of businessmen, in most cases all White men, I would be putting myself in a position of self-placed economic stupidity just by wearing your clothes, Mr. Black clothier.
In Minnesota, where racism is more covert than in-your-face, you could imagine the thoughts in that business meeting: “Who does he think he is, Snoop Doggy-Cat?” In some cases, wearing the clothing that is marketed to Black men is a prime example of how “The Man” economically disenfranchises us through our appearance.
How do we attempt to solve these problems with Black businesses? Complain with constructive criticism while being cordial and diplomatic. If we go to a White restaurant and the steak we order is medium rather than well done, we don’t hesitate to complain about the steak or service.
We need to keep it real with our brothers and sisters who own businesses by saying, “Yes, I would love spending my money in your establishment, but…” Let it be known! Always go back to see if there has been a change. Never abandon Black business — doing so hurts us all.
Remember, as Black people building our Black business in a world where even our own set out to sabotage us, we have to work harder, work longer, and be more efficient in everything we do. When we work with a predominately White Corporate America, set-ups and traps are used like “Black kryptonite” to create failure. Just be aware.
It’s sad that time moves and yet some things stay the same.
About the Author
Donald is the Executive V.P. of Twin City Business in Minneapolis.