A Note from Black Germany: Buying Power and Black Capitalism Are Myths There Too

From the original (published in German): Concepts such as black owned business or black purchasing power create connections between personal consumption decisions and the empowerment of a socially oppressed group. But does it work? Collage: Kerstin Davies At the latest with the last wave of attention for Black Lives Matter and a briefly increased awareness of the racism…

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Debunking an illusion inhibiting the Black Struggle: A review of Jared Ball’s new book

Originally published by Nino Brown as part of the Liberation School of the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Introduction In the wake of the most recent rebellions against racism and police terror, there were widespread calls to “support Black businesses.” These calls were another reiteration of what Jared Ball demystifies in his latest book: The Myth…

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