Is it unethical/immoral/problematic to finance our oppression through buying things from eureurasians/americans etc? If so, what steps should be taken to resolve this moral dilemma? If not, whatchu talkin' bout? (https://staging.abibitumikasa.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.assatashakur.org%2Fforum%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fblackicon_peace.gif&hash=bf15e99dd6b455195c27cbd1d5460b56049f8378) (https://staging.abibitumikasa.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.assatashakur.org%2Fforum%2Fimages%2Fsmilies%2Fblackicon_soldier_gr.gif&hash=720e5df940a6e51bf30c419e6a994f37e76c4ae2)
Immoral no, but problematic yes because I'd rather circulate my dollars with Kmtyw people.
Solutions, easy I've spent the last 2 weeks mapping out the logistics to solve this issue. Essentially a Black Amazon.com is the answer. Get a bunch of Black retailers to join my site, it will be a place where Black people can buy everything they need from this site. Logistically this works well for me because I own a grocery store, I have excess space to essentially be a fulfillment center for other Black businessses. I hope to pilot LA in Q1 of 2016, if it's successful I will ramp this business up immediately to go nation wide.
Sounds like a great idea.
There's actually a new site about to launch that is trying to work on keeping the 1.1 trillion dollars Black people in america spend circulating in our communities. Sounds promising. I signed up: www.letsbuyblack365.com (http://www.letsbuyblack365.com)
Kala Kambon;164071 wrote: There's actually a new site about to launch that is trying to work on keeping the 1.1 trillion dollars Black people in america spend circulating in our communities. Sounds promising. I signed up: www.letsbuyblack365.com (http://www.letsbuyblack365.com)
There's quite a few sites in this space, have you heard of Webuyblack.com ?
I found another one buyblack365.com that is currently being beta tested.
:flirt:Yes I think it immoral/ unethical and problematic to continue to finance our oppressors. I think that as individuals we can occupy both the space of the oppressed and the oppressor (in addition to the eureurasiaans) at the same time. (Talking about the ones of us who can get close enough to do damage and take advantage).
So what we can and should do to correct this is:
1. Start learning how to make some of the things we need :Kmt:
2. Stop participating in all these euro holidays buying junk we don’t need
3. Make a plan on where do I go from here
4. Unite with other fiscally conscious Kmtyws and buy from them.
5. Create ways to buy from each other
6. Learn a new language (An Kmtyw Language)
7. Cut down on your spending
8. Cook more :gyenyame:
9. Grow your own garden in the ground or in containers
These are just a few things we can do... not all by a long shot. :hello:
Lyonezz;165797 wrote: :flirt:Yes I think it immoral/ unethical and problematic to continue to finance our oppressors. I think that as individuals we can occupy both the space of the oppressed and the oppressor (in addition to the eureurasiaans) at the same time. (Talking about the ones of us who can get close enough to do damage and take advantage).
So what we can and should do to correct this is:
1. Start learning how to make some of the things we need :Kmt:
2. Stop participating in all these euro holidays buying junk we don't need
3. Make a plan on where do I go from here
4. Unite with other fiscally conscious Kmtyws and buy from them.
5. Create ways to buy from each other
6. Learn a new language (An Kmtyw Language)
7. Cut down on your spending
8. Cook more :gyenyame:
9. Grow your own garden in the ground or in containers
These are just a few things we can do... not all by a long shot. :hello:
BlackCellent input @Lyonezz
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This idea sounds great. It may be a good idea to reach out to some of the others people managing the websites mentioned. At the end of the day, the project has to be a collaborative effort. Also, when you have time, please look into Ken Bridges (http://kenbridges.org/ (http://kenbridges.org/)). He was a Wharton graduate and created a similar "Black Amazon" called MATAH. He created the acronym P.O.W.E.R., or people organizing and working for economic rebirth. One of his key products was Dick Gregory's diet. Unfortunately he we murdered by the DC sniper in 2002. We have to keep these legacies alive and walk in the footsteps of our ancestors. Peace. :blacklove:
I remember the late Bro Ken Bridges. We used to sell MATAH products at our family bookstore. I agree on the need for collaboration.
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Buying anything from crakka institutions is self defeating, also working for crakka institutions, businesses kwk is feeding the enemy.... because we have not established enough businesses, institutions, we have to ask ourselves ... what are we nationbuilding towards? We support the enemies institutions because we have not provided enough options...
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Kindu;168841 wrote: Buying anything from crakka institutions is self defeating, also working for crakka institutions, businesses kwk is feeding the enemy.... because we have not established enough businesses, institutions, we have to ask ourselves ... what are we nationbuilding towards? We support the enemies institutions because we have not provided enough options...
Good insight. What have you done/are you doing to reKmtywize and dewhitenize in this regard?
Obadele Kambon;168849 wrote: Good insight. What have you done/are you doing to reKmtywize and dewhitenize in this regard?
Established our own institution for Kmtyw Centered learning... along with my wife my wife Adia.
In the process of building multi purpose facility. . . A hub if you will... Sankofa is the movement. .. your family is a beacon for many of us Maroons ...
Abibifahodie
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Kindu;227448 wrote: Established our own institution for Kmtyw Centered learning... along with my wife my wife Adia.
In the process of building multi purpose facility. . . A hub if you will... Sankofa is the movement. .. your family is a beacon for many of us Maroons ...
Abibifahodie
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Saa na ɛyɛ! Mo!!
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The oppressed, having internalized the image of the oppressor and adopted his guidelines, are fearful of freedom.
Paulo Freire, Pedagogy of the Oppressed