FADE IN:
INT. BAKERY - DAY
The bakery is bustling with customers, but one stands out - a middle-aged black man, JAMES, who looks around with a sense of nostalgia. He approaches the counter, where a white man, PETER, stands behind the register.
JAMES:
Excuse me, can I help you?
PETER:
Yes, I used to come here all the time when it was owned by Mr. and Mrs. Johnson.
PETER:
Ah, yes. They retired a few years ago and I bought the business from them.JAMES:
I see. Well, I hope you're keeping up the same quality of baking.
PETER:
Of course. We still use the same recipes and ingredients.
JAMES:
Good. I'll take a dozen of those glazed donuts and a pound of that coffee.
PETER:
Sure thing. That'll be $12.
JAMES hands over the money and takes his purchases, but he can't shake the feeling of disappointment.
INT. JAMES' CAR - DAY
James sits in his car, staring at the bakery. He remembers the good times he had there with his family and friends, and how it used to be a staple of the black community.
JAMES:
(to himself) It's just not the same anymore.
INT. BAKERY - DAY
James returns to the bakery a few days later, but this time he brings a group of other middle-aged black men with him. They approach Peter at the counter.
JAMES:
We want to talk to you about the bakery.
PETER:
Sure, what can I help you with?
JAMES:
We're disappointed to see that a white man now owns a business that used to be black-owned. It's important for us to have businesses in our community that reflect us and our culture.
PETER:
I understand where you're coming from, but I assure you that I'm committed to maintaining the same quality and traditions as the previous owners.
JAMES:
We appreciate that, but we also want to see more representation and support for black-owned businesses. Can you offer any discounts or promotions for our community?
PETER:
I can definitely look into that. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.
The group of men nod in approval and continue to discuss ideas with Peter on how to better support and promote black-owned businesses in the community.
FADE TO BLACK.