Diversity Dollars: Dispelling the myths about Black-Owned Businesses

The term "buy black" and "black-owned business" stirs very strong emotional reactions from the community. Many feel that it sets us back in a time where segregation was a way of life. Entrepreneurship is a key component to wealth, blacks are underrepresented in the ranks of the self employed. North America prides itself on its diversity and a utopic melting pot. However, if one cultural group in the melting pot is not supported and encouraged to thrive,then not only blacks but the entire economy suffers. Join myself Ashley Wilkerson, Brian Traumel and Willie Stylez as we discuss the controversy surrounding black-owned businesses.