"streets raised them up not giving a fukk..they thought JORDANS and a gold chain was living it up"

[Ol’Otis]

its like the same iPhone come out every year

same phone different color

 

[Matt504]

So why did you automatically assume that the blacks who were in that particular line waiting on the Js were poor?

Because that's my opinion. Should we lookup the average income for Black people in the area where that mall is located?

 

[FreshAIG]

Because that's my opinion. Should we lookup the average income for Black people in the area where that mall is located?

No because that would be irrelevant too. Maybe you're comfortable making generalization and assumptions with very little to back it up, but some people aren't. You assume they're poor because they're black and in line buying Jordan's. That's ignorant. And most of the people in that line look like teenagers. What exactly should kids in high school be spending their money on?

 

[Matt504]

No because that would be irrelevant too. Maybe you're comfortable making generalization and assumptions with very little to back it up, but some people aren't. You assume they're poor because they're black and in line buying Jordan's. That's ignorant. And most of the people in that line look like teenagers. What exactly should kids in high school be spending their money on?

I'm 100% fine with being 'ignorant' in my assumption in this case, and I have no opinion on what 'exactly' high school kids should spend their money on, my concern is whether or not they can afford to and whether or not they understand that having money in hand doesn't necessarily mean you can afford something.

 

[eastside313]

'It's a blessing,' say Kanye fans who stood in line for Yeezus range



Look at all these poor fools standing in line to by kanye west 300 t sihrts

 

[DJDONTNOBODYPAYME]

@Matt504 is a kak

 

[LinusCaldwell]

@DPresidential

 

[Matt504]

@Matt504 is a kak

no, the cacs are the ones ordering limited numbers of Jordans and laughing as Black people line up to spend $200+ dollars for them.

 

[DJDONTNOBODYPAYME]

no, the cacs are the ones ordering limited numbers of Jordans and laughing as Black people line up to spend $200+ dollars for them.

When I think of Jordan I don't think of white people. Sorry

 

[Tom Foolery]

Because how is everyone in that picture poor he putting black with poor and he also acting like lining up for something u want is a black thing when people line up for iphones, balmain, new games, etc

OP didn't say that, but to call them poor would not be a stretch.

Now this mall is in Calumet City, Illinois. lets look at some data

Calumet City, Illinois

Demographics

As of the 2000 census,[8] there were 39,071 people, 15,139 households, and 10,006 families residing in the city. The population density was 5,378.0 people per square mile (2,077.9/km²). There were 15,947 housing units at an average density of 2,195.1 per square mile (848.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 38.74% White, 52.91% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 5.37% from other races, and 2.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.86% of the population, including 9.4% of Mexican descent.

...

The median income for a household in the city was $38,902, and the median income for a family was $45,998. Males had a median income of $37,231 versus $30,555 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,123. About 9.8% of families and 12.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.3% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

You have a city that is 52% black and the median income for a family is $38k-$45K. It's safe to say this is not a high economic area. You guys are about to have Donald Trump as president and the only thing on their mind is shoes.

 

[Gravity]

Because that's my opinion. Should we lookup the average income for Black people in the area where that mall is located?

I understand it's your opinion, I asked why you formed that opinion? Basically, why don't you just speak clearly instead of beating around the bush?

 

[cjlaw93]

I hope this ain't for them trash ass XIIs

 

[Matt504]

I understand it's your opinion, I asked why you formed that opinion? Basically, why don't you just speak clearly instead of beating around the bush?

I formed that opinion because they're Black and standing in line to buy Jordans.

 

[DJDONTNOBODYPAYME]

I formed that opinion because they're Black and standing in line to buy Jordans.

Who first presented you the stereotype of Black People and Air Jordans?

 

[Matt504]

Who first presented you the stereotype of Black People and Air Jordans?

my own eyes and experiences growing up in low income neighborhoods.