Originally Posted by J1ceasar (Post 1792824)

There are plenty of Charities that are involved in job training and education so get off your high horse please Goodwill is one of them name atop one

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI (Post 1792670)

You are missing my point. Charities don't create jobs, they create dependence. Plus a donation to a charity is tax deductible, backing an aspiring business person puts your money at risk and no tax deduction.

Originally Posted by Girlcopper (Post 1792764)

My parents had nothing when they got married. (We are white not black). My dad worked numerous jobs, some of... My point? Get out, get a job. Theres plenty out there if youre not too good to get your hands dirty. Charity is meant for the sick n elderly. Not able bodied people who are too lazy and think the world owes them a living.

Originally Posted by Northwoods (Post 1792715)

I give people credit if they are trying to do something to help the underprivileged achieve a better life. I don't care if it's charity. I don't care if they get part of their money back. They're doing SOMETHING. They are trying to have a positive impact on underprivileged people.
In a previous post, I listed a number of black leaders who funded programs that provide scholarships and aim to get kids to reject drugs. I have no idea how successful any of these programs are. But at least there's an effort to try to affect change. They're trying to make an impact.
Give them credit for at least making an effort. You don't know how successful these programs have been...

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI (Post 1792639)

Rich athletes taking a knee claiming racist treatment of blacks. How many of these multi millionaire athletes have used some of their money to back a black entrepreneur to establish a business in a black area? A business that would provide jobs in these areas for the people living there. Besides Oprah Winfrey how many other rich blacks are helping out fellow blacks with their riches? If there are any why isn't the media championing these individuals?

I used to live near Ft. Campbell, KY. As with any area around a military base there are foreign born spouses that married a military person. There is a large group of Koreans in that area and they help each other, a very tight group. If one of them wants to borrow money they do not go to a bank, there are people in the group that will lend the money to them. They help each other when starting a business by patronizing that business or working for the new business owner. When one gets sick someone steps in and helps them out where ever necessary.

Instead of taking a knee put your money where your mouth is and do something that will really help fellow blacks. Just like the Hollywood types that emcee a charity fund raising event. I remember one was asked how much they donated and the response was they were donating their time to emcee the show. Can't part with that money, it's mine.

Originally Posted by Adagio43 (Post 1792875)

That you single out rich African Americans for criticism rather than wealthy people in general pretty much says it all.

Originally Posted by parchiba49 (Post 1792858)

Originally Posted by Adagio43 (Post 1792875)

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI (Post 1792670)

You are missing my point. Charities don't create jobs, they create dependence. Plus a donation to a charity is tax deductible, backing an aspiring business person puts your money at risk and no tax deduction.

Originally Posted by coconutmama (Post 1792857)

Amazing the excuses not to give. Hope you folks volunteer your time, at least, instead. Florida is a poor state overall. Lots of opportunity to help, no matter the color of the recipients skin.

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1792704)

One of the guys on shark tank (black fellow cannot think of his name right now) does help entrepreneurs succeed.

Originally Posted by J1ceasar (Post 1792824)

There are plenty of Charities that are involved in job training and education so get off your high horse please Goodwill is one of them name atop one