Starbucks: From Boycott to Victory If Howard Shultz wasn’t the founder of Starbucks, he would have been one of the boycott protesters with us. He said he was “embarrassed” and “ashamed” by the arrest of two Black men in a Starbucks Store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who were taken away by police and subsequently held Read more about Starbucks: From Boycott to Victory[…]
Name Address City State Phone Viola Pastry and Cafe 5908 N. Kings Highway Alexandria VA (703) 329-1780 Penthouse Sweets 4043 W. 115th St Alsip IL 708.897.9355 Black Lime Cafe 2450 Crystal Dr. Arlington VA 571.357.1044 Cafe Ulu 2036 Sylvan Rd SW Atlanta GA (470) 788-8124 Camicakes 2221 Peachtree RD Atlanta GA 770.431.6611 Camicakes 4338 Paces Read more about 409 Black Coffee Houses and Cafes in the U.S.[…]
For Black consumers: Strive to shop with Black businesses first. You may shop with other companies, but try to shop with Black businesses, professionals, contractors, vendors and stores, or use Black directories and Black business lists first. Treat all companies that you shop with respect, especially small Black businesses. Be respectful in the establishment, with the Read more about Covenant between Black Consumers and Black Businesses[…]
Black Churches Can Help Solve Problems in Black America In the city of Chicago, there are at least 10,000 faith organizations in Black communities. Some are mega-churches and some are storefront churches. What if each Black faith organization in Chicago…better yet, each Black faith organization in America, on every Sunday, after taking up their offering Read more about Black Churches Can Help Solve Problems in Black America[…]
Celebrate Black History Month by Circulating Black Dollars in Black Communities By Phillip Jackson Once and for all, let’s get this straight. America has gotten out of the Black people business! No help is coming from Washington, D.C. No help is coming from state government. No significant help is coming from city and county municipal governments. Read more about Celebrate Black History Month by Circulating Black Dollars in Black Communities[…]