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The Label of “Black” on Business

Posted on 26. Aug, 2010 by The Pulse in Business

The Label of “Black” on Business

Listen in as KC Lehman of Black Is (BI) discusses the effects of labeling one’s business as “Black”. Guest commentators for this show are BI contributors, Je Lewis and Shaina Michelle.  Special guests are John Calvin Byrd III, Editor-in-chief of Sickly Cat Magazine, and Tash Moseley, talent manager and film producer.

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  • http://www.examiner.com/astrology-in-los-angeles/bonnie-morrison LA Astrologer

    I thought the label was appropriate. Would like all businesses to acknowledge such ownership since we still seem to be in the minority. I like to know when I’m patronizing black-owned establishments.

  • Reggie

    Amazing podcast. It’s a very fine line between promotion and scaring customers away.

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