We must re-examine our financial priorities. Bold but aggressive legislation is the third step. The legislative bodies need to enact self-sufficiency Acts. These acts would cover depressed areas across the state including both rural and urban areas. The acts would set up an investment pool of money and projects designated to increase the economic efficiency of an area.
Economic support is the fourth and final step.
If African Americans do not support African Americans owned businesses, we cannot expect society to support those businesses. Black dollars must flow into black businesses. For the first time in our history, we have real opportunity to make economic gains. We must no longer sit back and wait to be invited to the party. The party is too important.