Virtually all-white ad, ‘See Detroit Like We Do,’ raises eyebrows

[Cabbage Patch]

It's the same thing they do when they tell us "there's nothing in Africa, we weren't civilized before slavery." If we have pride in our areas, our areas will become stronger. I see black people in the vast majority of white collar jobs in Memphis, because this is a black city. My mother is a healthcare professional, so I see black people with prominent job in the medical field often. We're the majority of city leadership. We're the majority of wealth within the city, because most white folks with money live in far out areas in Shelby or Desoto County

Despite all of that, there's still a self-defeated ass mentality here. I hate "we ain't got shyt without white folks" ass black people. Neighborhoods like Orange Mound are a testament to our ability to be self-sustaining, that was the first neighborhood in America built by and for black people. So if we were able to create our own self-sufficient neighborhoods, post slavery, why can't we have that in 2017?

That's all well and good. The point is Detroit is NOT those communities.

Off topic, in black cities with large white collar base, how many are private sector, and how many are government white collar jobs?

 

[Ol’Otis]

A few in this thread

 

[Black Magisterialness]

Looks like a lot of hurt nikkas didn"t want to hear this --- but let the Black Mafia comment roam free.

Its not that. Detroit needs more PEOPLE. Period. And even beyond that it needs people with MONEY it just so happens that most of the people with money are white.

The Kwame situation was a god-forsaken unique ass clusterfukk. But Detroit's decline was DECADES in the making and had much more to do with divestment from the city.

So no its not a matter of "black folks can't do shyt without white folks" its a case of "black folks are usually sabotaged by political and economic racism...but sometimes we don't help our own case."

 

[Yehuda]

A few in this thread

This shyt caught me by surprise I'm like wtf.

 

[Big Boss]

Dan Gilbert

 

[Redguard]

Well the Cavs are about to be trash again.

 

[At30wecashout]

All I know is, Detroit is on my list when I get out of debt. I want a cheap housing destination within a few years and that can be a legit option, especially
with a decent Black population.

 

[The Bookie]

Jason Black done told you already. YOU WILL BE MOVED.

 

[Hiphoplives4eva]

Kill yourself, on everything

Sorry breh. Currently thats the way i see it. If you disagree so be it. But if you've never been in or lived in Detroit your opinion is worthless and not based on facts.

Its not that. Detroit needs more PEOPLE. Period. And even beyond that it needs people with MONEY it just so happens that most of the people with money are white.

The Kwame situation was a god-forsaken unique ass clusterfukk. But Detroit's decline was DECADES in the making and had much more to do with divestment from the city.

So no its not a matter of "black folks can't do shyt without white folks" its a case of "black folks are usually sabotaged by political and economic racism...but sometimes we don't help our own case."

Stop it. Plenty of detroiters loved and supported Kwame despite his bullshyt.

 

[YouMadd?]

Lol that ad should look like a post apocalyptic black version of mad max.

 

[Playeroni]

As usual the coli clowns are here talking about shyt they can't comprehend. It's amazing how individuals who have never been to Detroit love to speak on it's issues and how things operate.
But yeah I'm in the process of gaining the proper skills to help me as I start buying property. Plan to have my first by the end of the year. Seen this shyt go down first hand in Brooklyn. I won't be able to stop it but I'm going to get a piece of the action.

 

[Prince Mongo]

Sorry breh. Currently thats the way i see it. If you disagree so be it. But if you've never been in or lived in Detroit your opinion is worthless and not based on facts.

there are black folk that just don't know how to act when not being controlled by white folk

This is the comment I'm offended by, not your opinion on the city of Detroit beyond that

 

[KingJay]

Dan Gilbert again?
LeBron get out of Cleveland breh you're too good for this man

 

[Afrodroid]

A few in this thread

And i keep taking note!

Oh word? Folks need to start reporting this nonsense....no reason these cavemen should be allowed to get away with saying this shyt on a Black forum

Negged this mf in other thread, fukking fakkit cac!

 

[ALonelyDad]

Dan Gilbert having the worst summer of all time