Black Owned Grocery Store needs help staying Open

[Hiphoplives4eva]

How'd you figure that out by reading the gofundme campaign and YouTube video

I based it off of the initial post. Talking about we need help with website design, selection of items, and other trivialities that any business should automatically be ready for when in operation. We have a ton of African markets here in Houston, all run by blacks. They tend to do well here.

I guess in Houston the idea of a black owned grocery store is no big deal. A well run store will succeed, especially if they cater to the tastes and needs of the community they're in. This entire concept of begging for money, simply because you are unable to efficiently run your business is problematic in my opinion. Especially since these endeavours are for the benefit of private individuals.

But if i lived in the area, i would gladly patronize the market, provided they had the foodstuffs and items i needed. But simply donating to a private business just because? Nah.

 

[Strike-Wun]

Donated

@bdizzle where is it?


Edit, nvmd, I got it

 

[Born2BKing]

@bdizzle I've done my best to support black business over the years but I have to be honest. Usually the prices are damn near double what you'd see other places. I have a spot near my crib that I try to support as much as possible but it's hard based on their prices. It's a soul food restaurant and I have to pay 13 dollars for 2 pieces of chicken and 2 sides. I make a decent living so I can afford this time to time but for a struggling black family, they wouldn't be able to do it. We can't ignore the fact that we are not paid as well as other races and how high our poverty level is. That's the real issue here and not just about calling people c00ns for not supporting the business. The question is do we have the funds to support these businesses.

 

[Scientific Playa]

That's exactly what group economics is. Keep our money with our own, then collectively take it and secure the community/city for ourselves. We always talk about cacs playing chess, so it's our turn to do the same.

If I get my money up enough I wanna be able to find a black candidate with a good track record, write a check, and put him in a high ranking political office. fukk around and make it a law that every school in the city have to have an RBG flag flying over it

this thread reminded me to get more involved locally. i've been slacking but will up my game.

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Seedlings for farm and gardens, started
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[↓R↑LYB]

I based it off of the initial post. Talking about we need help with website design, selection of items, and other trivialities that any business should automatically be ready for when in operation. We have a ton of African markets here in Houston, all run by blacks. They tend to do well here.

I guess in Houston the idea of a black owned grocery store is no big deal. A well run store will succeed, especially if they cater to the tastes and needs of the community they're in. This entire concept of begging for money, simply because you are unable to efficiently run your business is problematic in my opinion. Especially since these endeavours are for the benefit of private individuals.

But if i lived in the area, i would gladly patronize the market, provided they had the foodstuffs and items i needed. But simply donating to a private business just because? Nah.

I'm confused breh. Which YouTube video said that cause the one in the OP never mentioned any of those things. Plus they already have a really good website:

http://www.boxcargrocer.com/

I'm a little hungover though

EDIT: I found what you were referring to. What I got from the post is what they're saying they're raising the money for (signs to help find the store, new equipment, purchasing new products, etc). I don't read that and think they're running a shytty business though, they're going through the birthing pains of any small business, not having access to enough capital.

@bdizzle I've done my best to support black business over the years but I have to be honest. Usually the prices are damn near double what you'd see other places. I have a spot near my crib that I try to support as much as possible but it's hard based on their prices. It's a soul food restaurant and I have to pay 13 dollars for 2 pieces of chicken and 2 sides. I make a decent living so I can afford this time to time but for a struggling black family, they wouldn't be able to do it. We can't ignore the fact that we are not paid as well as other races and how high our poverty level is. That's the real issue here and not just about calling people c00ns for not supporting the business. The question is do we have the funds to support these businesses.

Trust me breh I know. I've been trying to buy clothes from black designers all of the prices are fukking insane I don't know who some of these dudes are marketing to but it can't be to the average black household.

I do it because I can afford to, but like I said I'm not gonna knock anyone for being frugal with their bread. We def need some black people to sell shyt that's way more affordable man. I'm hoping to do my little part in making that happen though.

this thread reminded me to get more involved locally. i've been slacking but will up my game.

http://www.urbanoasisproject.org/

Making fresh, healthy, local food accessible to ALL!
Our home- Miami-Florida! We are all about more access to fresh, healthy foods, supporting local farms and gardens, and creating opportunities for people of all socioeconomic levels to eat fresh local food. Learn skills of community food production at one of our workshops, support local food by visiting one of the farmers markets, and come see us at Verde Farm when the season begins again in November!
Urban Oasis Project is a federally registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Verde Farm, getting ready for the planting season!

Seedlings for farm and gardens, started
in the greenhouse at
Verde Farm.


Donate today to support our work! It's tax-deductible!

A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling Toll-Free (800)435-7352 within the State. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. (State of Florida)

This the president

Unfortunately I won't be able to donate due to some unforseen financial circumstances :cacpls:

 

[Ohene]

in a giving mood...just got my bonus today. Donated

 

[Apollo Creed]

This spot is down the street from me, the issue is they are trying to serve the hood and people dont get the concept of the store so they just go to Wal Mart, they were thinking about relocating to one of the more gentrified parts of town as the area they are trying to serve is still in the early stages of gentrification.

 

[Ohene]

I've seen african stores but not black ones

y'all are really this stupid huh?

 

[HookersandIceCream]

You're not black

Why do you always feel the need to troll threads like this?

You keep emphasizing I'm not black
I never claimed to be black
It's ridiculous I can't post with anything without it being trolling or getting called a cac. Look at the responses and its all
Last time I checked its a open message board

 

[↓R↑LYB]

in a giving mood...just got my bonus today. Donated

How much you get

 

[↓R↑LYB]

y'all are really this stupid huh?

For whatever reason black only means African American to some people. I don't get it either

 

[Ohene]

How much you get

nothing too much but it helps as a fresh grad. Will be debt free in a month Got the first half of a $4500 bonus.

out of school I took a contract position for exp and was making about $15 an hour... busted my ass and demanded a raise up to $20-25 an hour after six months. They were gonna gimme 20 an hour but because of the divisions pay structure head office was worried that others with seniority might find out i bypassed like 4 pay scales with the raise and outrage.

So they gave me a $2200 bonus now, and will give me another $2200 when the contract is done in six months instead. After that point I might head out west to head office though.

 

[Alexander The Great]

This spot is down the street from me, the issue is they are trying to serve the hood and people dont get the concept of the store so they just go to Wal Mart, they were thinking about relocating to one of the more gentrified parts of town as the area they are trying to serve is still in the early stages of gentrification.

that's an issue because the area they are in is the one that needs a place like this the most, but they can't afford to shop there. it's a crazy cycle. how do we fix it

 

[Scientific Playa]

I'm confused breh. Which YouTube video said that cause the one in the OP never mentioned any of those things. Plus they already have a really good website:

http://www.boxcargrocer.com/

I'm a little hungover though



Trust me breh I know. I've been trying to buy clothes from black designers all of the prices are fukking insane I don't know who some of these dudes are marketing to but it can't be to the average black household.

I do it because I can afford to, but like I said I'm not gonna knock anyone for being frugal with their bread. We def need some black people to sell shyt that's way more affordable man. I'm hoping to do my little part in making that happen though.




This the president

Unfortunately I won't be able to donate due to some unforseen financial circumstances :cacpls:

trade off as is with most things in life ... the food goes to the community and others can pick up much needed farming skills which could lead to future agricultural ventures. gotta crawl before we walk. recently an Sub Saharan African nation selected a white president to handle their affairs.


Liberty City Farmers' Market update: 2010-2011 season ended
Come see us again in Oct 2011 at a new location!
May, 2011 update: The Miami Dade County Department of Health has awarded us a Communities Putting Prevention to Work mini-grant to open a new farmers' market in Fall 2011 at Jesse Trice Center for Community Health. The Centers for Disease Control has made these funds available to combat the problem of food deserts and make healthy, fresh, locally grown vegetables more accessible to those in under served communities. We are excited to work with JTCHC at a new building, which will be ready in August of 2011, and is very close to a Metrorail station! Our partner, Wholesome Wave, is providing additional matching funds to double EBT/SNAP (food stamp) purchases at the market for even more people to buy fresh local vegetables! Hope to see ya'll in the Fall!

April, 2011:

The market began at the Belafonte Tacolcy Center at 6161 NW 9th Ave and after permitting issues could not be resolved, was moved to
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Credit, debit and EBT were accepted! SNAP/EBT benefits were doubled up to $10.00 per visit.

Example of past markets:
Roots in the City urban farm has a bounty this week! All grown using organic methods. No chemicals here!
Collard greens, Swiss chard, callaloo (aka Jamaica spinach), fresh picked cherry tomatoes, lettuce, bok choy,green beans,
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Urban Oasis Project member gardens' (organically grown but not certified)
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We also have local organic brown rice grown in the Everglades in rotation with organic sugarcane. Yes, it is true.

Homestead sweet corn, beans, and the first okra of the warm weather season! From the farmers of the Pole Bean Co-op.

Gardens of Troy will come by in the afternoon with their own heirloom tomatoes, passion fruit, and more!
Siggi's Organic Farm and Apiary in Kendall's Horse Country will bring yummy local honey, Nancy's tropical fruit breads
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Three Sisters Farm will be there with whatever is harvested that morning:

Other LOCAL produce this week fromPine Island Farmincludes fresh- picked strawberries, sweet onions with long green
tops grown in Homestead from Vidalia seed, CUCUMBERS, eggplants, potatoes, sunflowers!Seriously Organic forager Juan Rochaix may bring some colorful petite heirloom tomatoesfrom the
Fashionable Farmer in the Redland, grass-fed beef from Florida Fresh Beef in Ocala area, local lamb, eggs from truly
free-ranging birds at Lake Meadow Naturals in Ocoee.

Fresh tropical drinks from Nature Boyz, crafted before your eyes from fresh sugar cane,
pineapple, tamarind, and more!

International food vendors: from Ghana, West Africa; and Java, Indonesia- samples to try before you buy!
Other vendors and non-profits: Get vegetable and herb plant starts for your home garden from Urban Paradise Guild!
Higher Heights Body Care has scoops of natural shea butter and artisan-made treats to care for your body.
The Queen of Jamaica has natural teas for what ails you.
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[↓R↑LYB]

nothing too much but it helps as a fresh grad. Will be debt free in a month Got the first half of a $4500 bonus.

out of school I took a contract position for exp and was making about $15 an hour... busted my ass and demanded a raise up to $20-25 an hour after six months. They were gonna gimme 20 an hour but because of the divisions pay structure head office was worried that others with seniority might find out i bypassed like 4 pay scales with the raise and outrage.

So they gave me a $2200 bonus now, and will give me another $2200 when the contract is done in six months instead. After that point I might head out west to head office though.

Did you give your 10% to the church yet

Remember that's gods money, so make sure to give him his cut