This is a fascinating thread. Thanks for posting this article.
Early in the 20th century there was a successful black businesswoman (I’ve unfortunately forgotten her name) who created a U.S.-wide, beauty-based empire catering to black folk. This briliant woman, a millionairess, was wildly successful but I have no idea if her business was carried onwards by her family after her death. My main thrust is that she could do it so anyone can do it.
What many readers here are missing is this: Korean owned businesses buy from a closed distribution system which is of Korean origin. They purposefully exclude non-Koreans from being involved in this economic chain. It is a legal practice though IMO it unAmerican in spirit.
If blacks don’t like that black owned businesses are shut out of the supply chain, then don’t go to Korean owned businesses. It is that simple.
For example, I refuse to purchase Chinese products (except for porcelain and silk). This is my economic choice. So can anyone choose with whom to do business.
“I refuse to purchase Chinese products (except for porcelain and silk).”
So, do you have anything else in your house besides porcelain and silk, (plus a gun and a dog;) Just kidding, but it is extremely hard to find consumer products which are NOT manufactured by the Chicoms!
Could you elaborate on the Korean distribution system? I am fascinated by this, because even in the upscale parts of my town, all the nail salons and hair salons are run by Korean people. Good, Christian Korean people by the way. I have always wondered the connection.