[DiogenesLamp]

I've read other studies that claim blacks are far more likely to purchase consumer goods and that they are a highly sought demographic for people selling stuff, so that sort of makes sense.

That is probably it. When in doubt, follow the money.

[kearnyirish2]

Sure; for decades some have had a reputation for spending ridiculous amounts of money on certain sneakers and coats, and there has been no shortage of stories where they actually steal those items from each other.

While advertisers may want to participate in social engineering, it only works if the target is watching.