Comments on: Racism in KC bad for business! http://www.massappealnews.com/2009/11/15/racism-in-kc-bad-for-business/ Mass Appeal News Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:05:02 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: I. Sanders http://www.massappealnews.com/2009/11/15/racism-in-kc-bad-for-business/comment-page-1/#comment-6049 I. Sanders Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:07:35 +0000 http://www.massappealnews.com/?p=9534#comment-6049 A boycott could be the answer to the dilemma we face in the Power and Light District, but is that not what the P. & L. district’s goal is, to reduce black attendance. Remember when Blacks were not allowed in restaurants and hotels? The establishment would have been perfectly satisfied if we would have boycotted the restaurants and hotels and let them remain segregated. Instead, there were sit in through out the country, symbolizing that you may not want us but we are here to stay, so deal with it. Continue to go to the P & L District, until change comes. I am glad that this issue will be addressed at the City Council meeting. Perhaps boycotting the white corporate executives who are still getting rich selling the hip-hop apparel would be better solution, buy from black businesses. Blacks or creative, find another hip-hop style if necessary and keep it moving, because Blacks are trendsetters as well as agents of change. In regards to the drug issue, wake up young people, prison labor is a form of slave labor. If you must get high then get high on life. I. Sanders. A boycott could be the answer to the dilemma we face in the Power and Light District, but is that not what the P. & L. district’s goal is, to reduce black attendance.

Remember when Blacks were not allowed in restaurants and hotels? The establishment would have been perfectly satisfied if we would have boycotted the restaurants and hotels and let them remain segregated. Instead, there were sit in through out the country, symbolizing that you may not want us but we are here to stay, so deal with it.

Continue to go to the P & L District, until change comes. I am glad that this issue will be addressed at the City Council meeting.

Perhaps boycotting the white corporate executives who are still getting rich selling the hip-hop apparel would be better solution, buy from black businesses. Blacks or creative, find another hip-hop style if necessary and keep it moving, because Blacks are trendsetters as well as agents of change.

In regards to the drug issue, wake up young people, prison labor is a form of slave labor. If you must get high then get high on life.

I. Sanders.

]]> By: Barry Jackson http://www.massappealnews.com/2009/11/15/racism-in-kc-bad-for-business/comment-page-1/#comment-6047 Barry Jackson Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:49 +0000 http://www.massappealnews.com/?p=9534#comment-6047 Wayne, I meant to be in attendance at the march Saturday,and just didn't make it,which is highly unusual for me. I understand two things have taken place since Saturday. First,there is to be a large number of people who will attend Thursday's city council meeting to address this issue. I plan to attend. Second,the Cordish Co. wants to put together an "Oversight" commitee to insure that the problems with the dress are straightened out. My problem with this development is this:The one who pays the piper calls the tune. If Cordish is already the ones under fire for this mess,I'm not convinced that they can be trusted to implement and run an oversight committee to police itself! It sounds more like they want to implement an "Overseer Committe"! As it relates to the Sports garments companies and the hip-hop appearal companies,maybe we as a communitiy should threaten a ecconomic sanctions on them if they don't speak out because after all, not only do they do a serious market share in the hood,they should be made to realize that we are aware that it's their appearal that is being used to target us in many negative ways. Again,I deffenitely intend to be at the City Council Meeting Thursday.Gotta Go! My program starts in 30 Minutes! Barry Jackson Wayne,
I meant to be in attendance at the march Saturday,and just didn’t make it,which is highly unusual for me.
I understand two things have taken place since Saturday.
First,there is to be a large number of people who will attend Thursday’s city council meeting to address this issue. I plan to attend.
Second,the Cordish Co. wants to put together an “Oversight” commitee to insure that the problems with the dress are straightened out.
My problem with this development is this:The one who pays the piper calls the tune.
If Cordish is already the ones under fire for this mess,I’m not convinced that they can be trusted to implement and run an oversight committee to police itself! It sounds more like they want to implement an “Overseer Committe”!
As it relates to the Sports garments companies and the hip-hop appearal companies,maybe we as a communitiy should threaten a ecconomic sanctions on them if they don’t speak out because after all, not only do they do a serious market share in the hood,they should be made to realize that we are aware that it’s their appearal that is being used to target us in many negative ways.
Again,I deffenitely intend to be at the City Council Meeting Thursday.Gotta Go! My program starts in 30 Minutes!
Barry Jackson

]]> By: HODGES http://www.massappealnews.com/2009/11/15/racism-in-kc-bad-for-business/comment-page-1/#comment-6046 HODGES Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:54:37 +0000 http://www.massappealnews.com/?p=9534#comment-6046 Derek, I agree with you man. I'm equally embarrassed. I understand the challenges associated with keeping "thugs" out of nightlife establishments. Unruly misfits are primarily responsible for shutting down every African-American dance club in America. The problem with Power & Light is the merchants deny entry to certain groups of people wearing loose-fitting, hip-hop apparel, but allow others dressed in similar attire to enter. The video above describes this situation perfectly. Check it out. It will blow you away. Derek, I agree with you man. I’m equally embarrassed. I understand the challenges associated with keeping “thugs” out of nightlife establishments. Unruly misfits are primarily responsible for shutting down every African-American dance club in America. The problem with Power & Light is the merchants deny entry to certain groups of people wearing loose-fitting, hip-hop apparel, but allow others dressed in similar attire to enter. The video above describes this situation perfectly. Check it out. It will blow you away.

]]> By: Derek http://www.massappealnews.com/2009/11/15/racism-in-kc-bad-for-business/comment-page-1/#comment-6045 Derek Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:44:38 +0000 http://www.massappealnews.com/?p=9534#comment-6045 hi wayne. as a citizen of kansas city ..i am "embarrased" to know the situation that is going on at the power and light...... it is racist..what they are "pulling"..down there..and i DONT LIKE .. hi wayne. as a citizen of kansas city ..i am “embarrased” to know the situation that is going on at the power and light…… it is racist..what they are “pulling”..down there..and i DONT LIKE ..

]]> By: Monica8367 http://www.massappealnews.com/2009/11/15/racism-in-kc-bad-for-business/comment-page-1/#comment-6032 Monica8367 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:46:41 +0000 http://www.massappealnews.com/?p=9534#comment-6032 Great article Wayne! I dont go to the Power & light district. i dont see any reason to give somebody my money that dont appreciate it. its obvious they business owners dont want blacks at their establishments so why even bother. we need more clubs and entertainment spots in urban communities to go to. then we wouldnt have to put up with this mess. Great article Wayne! I dont go to the Power & light district. i dont see any reason to give somebody my money that dont appreciate it. its obvious they business owners dont want blacks at their establishments so why even bother. we need more clubs and entertainment spots in urban communities to go to. then we wouldnt have to put up with this mess.

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