Respect for the black dollar is a movement that more are adapting, noticing the gap of appreciation for black spenders amongst companies. Apparel companies like Gucci who released the “black face” sweater, and Dove soap with multiple racially insensitive ads, have shown the lack of respect for African American customers. More recently, when information leaked that Starbucks would not allow its workers to wear anything supportive of the Black Lives Matter movement , social media handles quickly erupted with outage. The email that was sent internally stated that support would violate policy against accessories that “advocated a political, religious or personal issue,” according to Buzzfeed News. It was also reported that the company allowed many other forms of so called “personal protest,” most notably LGBT support apparel. They have since retracted that email and sent one in support. Proving that this Black Lives Matter is not one to take lightly, We are tired. The move also represents the new level of respect, being put on the black dollar. In Milwaukee from June 14th until the 19th community members have put together a week of black spending, with many businesses being listed on Mkeblack.org. Let’s support each other while staying safe.
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Milwaukee Black Restaurant April 17th to 21st
It is Black Restaurant Week in Milwaukee Again! This year marks the 4th installment of the week that is meant to bring exposure and increased revenues to some of the city’s best. BlankSpace MKE is one of a few organizations that will suggest restaurants for the week, and in dong so those restaurants have reported increased revenues.
One of the highlighted restaurants this year is Funky Fresh Spring Rolls located in the Sherman Phoenix. They serve a variety of spring rolls in which I have personal experience with, as well as their quinoa salad which goes great as aside item.
If you are looking for recommendations the Bronzeville area is brimming with delicious black excellence. One of my favorites is MI Casa Su Casa an intimidate café setting that serves food fresh from the oven. Located at 1835 N MLK Drive, you can find them close to other places like Rise and Grind Cafe, or On The Bayou. Enjoy Milwaukee Recycle the black dollar.