Black Privilege app launches in KC, aims to funnel money to black-owned biz

[oberliner]

Tyia Adair, a 26-year-old entrepreneur, wants to find black illustrators and graphic designers for her business, A Beautiful, Wonderful Me, which sells children's books. She's also looking to patronize black-owned beauty salons to "support my own."

Marvin Lyman, an African-American like Adair, seeks black contractors and Realtors for partnerships with his new real estate development business, Sankofa EDG LLC.

And Stephanie Corral, who is Hispanic, wishes to network with other minority business owners such as herself, and particularly black entrepreneurs.

"I'd like to reach out to the black community to build platforms — to strengthen that community," Corral said.

All three Kansas City-area residents agree that a new app, called Black Privilege, can help close the wealth gap separating black families from those of other races by directing consumers to black-owned businesses.

http://www.kansascity.com/news/business/article211888684.html

[WhiteTara]

1. I would use that app.

I think that is a great way to promote black owned businesses and professionals.

[secondwind]

2. I want to park my money in a black owned bank. But they are few and far between.

[MuseRider]

3. My kids live in KC

and we frequently are there. I would use this app. We are frequently in the 18th and Vine area, it is the perfect place for a launch. I wish we had known.

Thanks for posting this. Will be downloading.

[Wounded Bear]

4. Cue the "reverse racism" snowflakes in 3, 2, 1...

Sounds like a great idea to enable minority businesses to network and thrive.