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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. "Terror and Gentrification"By fastidious oneRacism and jealousy of "black" wealth - and a lying "white" woman in an elevator - sparked a terrorist act committed against American citizens known as the "Tulsa Race Riot of 1921." Before it could be controlled; a "white" police officer with credible facts and confession; was key to maintaining law and order. However; destruction; murder and mayhem claimed yet ANOTHER viable and self sustaining "black" community in America.-------------------Now-a-days; within disenfranchised "black" communities gentrification is everywhere; while owned almost exclusively by non-blacks. Consider the cosmetic industry; black-women purchase and spend billions annually. "Black" cosmetics are now largely in the hands of Korean and Chinese manufacturers -- unhealthy and toxic merchandise targeting "black" culture. Asians have no interest in vetting "blacks"; let alone showing much along mutual tenets of respect... and simultaneously; the Chinese are becoming the "neo-landlords" of Africa. Clearly; Asians are not purchasing from "blacks"...If "blacks" are to succeed again; today; a lesson or two from A.G. Gaston's effective principles are necessary; which were used to combat segregated public water fountains - "White’s Only" segregated signs - on the drinking fountains in front of institutions good enough to take "black" money; as in the case of the First National Bank of Birmingham; Alabama. Gaston threatened to pull his account. Indeed; he possessed the financial assets to make things happen. Many do not know; or have forgotten the extent to which "blacks" used to exert economic pressure to bring integration during the decade before the Civil Rights Act of 1964: "Black Titan: A.G. Gaston and the Making of a Black American Millionaire".It is entirely one thing to reminisce about our former "Black Wall Street" and successful segregated communities; or about the wealthiest person to ever exist; "Mansa Musa and the Empire of Mali"; but it is another matter to currently and perpetually continue to "finance our own oppression". For example;1). In the mid-1990s; there were 54 "black" owned banks; today there are only 21 - with assets totaling only 4.7 billion - while "blacks" possess a combined 1.1 trillion dollars potential in buying power!!2). The truth remains; even "blacks" refuse to invest within the (so-called) "black" community; but are always seeking to escape oppression.3). And; we already know that the wealthiest of "blacks" today surly do not build or invest in "black" American communities; neither does some of the world's most racist - but powerful and dominant - corporations. Actually; these corporations would prefer not to employ us.... So; what has become of "blacks" taking care of our own... seeking and employing the services of "black" professionals as other ethnic groups?? Practically nil. That's right.As "black" consumers; we certainly have the resources.It is time "blacks" stopped financing our own oppression.Legislation and political party loyalty is a farce; and constantly proves - without money - "a vote is not a voice."0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Lyndall ColeGreat product and service.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy merwyn davisGreat book with detailed historic information!!!!
