I'm not one of those who thinks only white folks can be racist and that minorities can't be -- that's silly.
But I'm generally a big fan of these sorts of "buycotts."
I don't see anything wrong with spending your dollars at places you want to succeed. If you're black and feel that black business owners are underrepresented and undersupported, then by all means spend your money there to support those you feel are doing something you believe in.
Same thing for those that support local farmers only because they believe that mass produced fruits/vegetables/meats are harmful to the environment and animals, etc.
Same thing for those who buy organic -- they're supporting a cause they believe in.
I shop and dine at gay-friendly businesses in my neighborhood in Chicago quite intentionally. If I'm given the choice between buying the same product or a comparable one from someone who supports the community and someone who doesn't, you better believe I'll put my money where my mouth is.
I think using your dollars to support causes and groups you believe in is admirable and to a great extent, exempt from calls of racism, homophobia, discrimination, etc. It goes both ways -- it's not like lots of uber-Christian wingnuts come to Andersonville to support gay-operated businesses as a matter of course.
Just my two cents on the issue.
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