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Of course...NOT. Most of us don't own those businesses anymore because we sold out to the highest bidder. How many times you been to a beauty supply store and it was owned by US? H3ll, even the Asians are selling fried chicken wings, right along with the lo mein in their stores.
I will be the first to say, I have tried this. For my wedding, I wanted to work with as many black vendors as possible. It worked to my advantage, in some situations and in others; I'm still going through hell. If you are professional and your business has what I am seeking, I will work with you regardless of race, but I do try to support black business owners, because I am one myself.
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SO after a conversation with friends I was scolded, because I let it be known that for the past few years I have refused to support Black Cosmetologists. My primary reasoning was because when i make a 2:30 PM appointment i usually dont hit the chair until 4. And that is ridiculous. Either that or she/he is eating fries while doing my hair.
I recently decided to give it another try....i had a 12 PM appointment....at 1:15 I was still waiting. I think this is adequate enough reason for me to be able to reasonalbly (for the 2nd time) give up on them!
SLA,
Remember in college, if the professor was 15 mins late...WE BOUNCED, LMAO!
What black business? Besides "urban" clothing here & there, I still by Stay-Soft-So-Fro and watch a little BET, does DOWNLOADING count????
-CD
20 + Little Road = I NEED TO MOVE THERE!
I could drop by Cheddar's, then on to the Salon!
I try to support (if it's an option) but if their service is not up to par then I'm not.
SLA, I feel you on that. I recently found a stylist that has me in the chair within 20 - 30 minutes of my arrival time. If you want to check her out, I can give you her contact number. She's right off of 20 and Little Road.
And TravlinMan, I use to wait 20 just in case, but after that, I was out the door!
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20 and Little Road is a great. I live in that area.
Hi SLA
Hi Chuck
I got a black barber and my wife goes to a black owned beaty salon in irving.
Does that count ?
I wish I could go to master Cuts..They never have any waiting!!! LOL
I try to but, first and foremost, I look for the cheapest labor!
I try whenever possible. Otherwise, whatever's closest and gives the best bang for the buck, I'm there.
Yeah, I was going to Wal-Mart and paying 70% LESS and had speedy service. I really hate to be that way (i'd like to keep the dollar in the community). It's the same thing with clothing. I've walked into black boutiques and they are seriously MULTITASKING in there. FUBU hanging up in plastic along the back walls, electric pressing combs in the front glass display, and women's suits with HELLA sequins, beads, and feathers. I can't just walk in and pick up something real quick (like a tank top) without looking like i'm heading straight for Madea's Family Reunion. It makes it difficult to support!
Aight, I bought American Gangster (the movie) from the CD man at the barbershop...does that count?
***Late Night Thoughts****
I try to support blacks whenever possible whether it's a black business, black salesperson, black service providers, or black hustlers... but from my experience, I unfortunately have found that I receive satisfactory service only about 50% of the time. Now that's not taking anything away from the other 50% that provided me outstanding service. (the hustlers seem to always provide the absolute BEST service...lol)
But it bothers me that such a large percentage of US try to get over on each other instead of trying to help one another. Everybody understands you have to eat and we understand you have to keep your job...we also understand you have to stay in business and you can't give it away, but there is no need to over inflate your prices, try to hustle me in annnnnnyyyyy way, act unprofessional just b/c I'm also black, or give me lax service. Remember...I can go down to your competition and get the same exact thing..probably for a better deal (a better deal is relative to you)I'm really doing you a favor by shopping with you....you know how most folks feel about shopping with US! That fact alone should make you treat every customer with your full attention and full respect! And that goes across the board no matter what race the customer is...you should treat everyone the same if you intend on being a successful business person!
So the actions of a few or really more than a few...have given the "support of black business's" a bad stigma. Generally speaking, it seems as though it is risky and it makes one think twice when dealing b/4 dealing with us. However, I am a realist and I understand that every individual on this planet is different, which is why I don't tend to care who the owner of the business is b/c it all boils down to me getting the very best deal possible. But when I am in search of a product or service need and I am aware of that the person who could possibly help me owns a black business that sells that product or offers the service I need, I try to support their "hustle". I keep my eye COCKED the entire time...lol...but I give them the benefit of the doubt. I try not to generalize and let a few bad ruin all of the good and again, that really applies across the board...no matter what race you are!
Besides all of the above we have a ton of jealousy and envy that runs rampant in our community This also holds us back...generally speaking. Therefore,the "good" black business owners or service providers really have to work twice as hard to earn the trust of their potential clients. It makes going into business for yourself seem like an uphill battle. But that's what we're going to have to do to raise ourselves..as a whole...out of the situation we were born in. If we could start business's and hire each other and put the jealousy and envy aside and play our respective roles...we could catch up twice as fast and much of our complaining would go away.
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