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Is Minority Business Development Really an Economic Development Tool?

Black Business Advice
Written by Melvin J. Gravely, Ph.D
Tuesday, 07 March 2006
Melvin J. Gravely, Ph.D The short answer is NO. Minority business development has not been an economic development tool. At least not to the extent it could be. It has been a good idea. It has been the right thing to do. It does matter socially to communities. But it has been underutilized as a tool for economic development. Read More Add Comment (0) Hits: 449

Six Steps to Attracting Black Customers Online

Black Business Advice
Written by Jamila White
Friday, 17 February 2006
Jamila White Understanding the importance of relationships is key to attracting African-American buyers online. Here are a few practical tips to getting Black customers to buy more from your Web site. Read More Add Comment (0) Hits: 381

Black America and The Internet

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Written by Mybrotha.COM Staff Writer
Friday, 10 February 2006
The African-American web surfer has become a hot target for web developers and the business industry, as more web-based programs are being created with Black users in mind. Black households also continue to spend more than Hispanics, Asians or other minority households in almost every consumer product category. With this trend, many people are taking their money and their time, to the world wide web. Read More Add Comment (0) Hits: 1090

The Comedic Tragedy of Dave Chappelle: Buffoonery Even He Couldn’t Tolerate

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Written by Dr. Anthony Asadullah Samad, PhD
Thursday, 09 February 2006
Anthony Samad Dave Chappelle finally figured it out. The classic metaphor of Smokey Robinson’s Tears of A Clown, playing out on national television. Before Oprah and the whole world, he realized he had become the latest generation of Stephin Fetchit, Amos n’ Andy, and the long line of comedic buffoonery that, under the guise of comedy, made a fool of him and engrained degrading images of his race for decades to come. Read More Add Comment (0) Hits: 396