@cenk How about a Buy White or Buy Asian or Buy Arab movement? People would lose their minds if a Buy White movement occurred. What gives? I don't think things should be about skin color. This specifically exploits skin color. With that said I'm not black.. so am I even allowed to use this service? Or do I have to use the other drinking fountain?
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@x_cryptos exactly what came to my mind. The whole premise of this service, however good the intentions were, is incredibly, if not definitively racist.
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Racism describes a system of disadvantage based on race.
What you are doing is called "False equivalency", you are purposefully ignoring the historical and current-day power imbalance between white people and people of color. Not to mention the fact that black people are a underrepresented minority, and white people definitely are not. You cannot simply ignore the disadvantages black people as a whole have in the US. I’m sorry, but you are entirely wrong on this issue.
@x_cryptos@manny_orduna "Are you telling me that every single white person I have encountered is more "powerful/advantaged" than myself wether it be socially or economically, even those that are below my position in work?"
No, that is so obviously *not* what I’m saying. I am saying black people are disadvantages *as a whole*.
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There is nothing wrong with going out of your way to support individuals and groups that you believe can benefit from extra attention. This is particularly true whe those individuals and groups have had to overcome centuries of oppression and prejudice to get to the point where they have something to offer.
By providing these trailblazers with encouragement in the form of spending money, we help them achieve success, which will further encourage others to follow their path, thus breaking a cycle of unfairness that has prevented much-needed diversity in many industries. This is not to say that we should give many that is undeserved, but rather that we can and should highlight deserving businesses that are uniquely positioned to influence massive change for individuals, families, and communities.
It is wonderful that a platform has been created to start this important work. I hope those who hold a narrow view of fairness will not be too threatened to let others enjoy a good platform.
Pros:
Showcasing businesses with diversity is important to increasing diversity.
Cons:
Some people find diversity threatening.
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"Pros: Showcasing businesses with diversity is important to increasing diversity." Doesn't explain diversity. For example a company with only black people is 0% diverse, because only black people work there. Common sense -_-
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@x_cryptos By diversity he means greater black representation in the broader business community. In particular, I like the idea of providing greater market access to African producers.
Honestly, I am writing this review to lend some perspective to the other, more negative reviews. They are missing the point, highlighting one of the many blind sides of the tech community. It’s important that spaces like WeBuyBlack exist, even if ProductHunt is the wrong place to talk about them.
Pros:
Important highlighting of black owned businesses
Cons:
UI could be improved
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We Buy Black provides a diverse range of products from cosmetics, clothing, toiletries, laundry detergent, books, games, and more.
Pros:
Provides E-bay like marketplace aimed at economically empowering people of color.
Cons:
Improvement could be implementing Amazon's recommendations AI, DSSTNE (pronounced “destiny”), to showcase products related to your history.
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We buy black is deceiving, the allow you buy the product and then tell you that they do not ship to your address. Before you buy anything from webuyblack email them to confirm your address and if your from the UK forget it
Pros:
Attractive website
Cons:
Hi there
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@evo_kid I have been a vendor on their site for over a year and their customer service is horrible. Would never recommend or buy anything from these folks. Run Fast they are horrible.
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Very proud of the young people who stepped up to make the marketplace a reality. And the fee for membership is amazing.
Pros:
Delivering a robust line of excellent products made by African Americans allowing them exposure to the larger marketplace and spending money
Cons:
None
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@terri_ali I have been a vendor on their site for over a year and their customer service is horrible. Would never recommend or buy anything from these folks. Run Fast they are horrible.
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They're truly filling a market gap for people of color to find what they really need.
Pros:
Have great deal of products specifically designed for black people. This was missing for long.
Cons:
Widen their scope. Melanated people are all over the world not just the U and UK.
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There is nothing wrong with going out of your way to support individuals and groups that you believe can benefit from extra attention. This is particularly true whe those individuals and groups have had to overcome centuries of oppression and prejudice to get to the point where they have something to offer.
By providing these trailblazers with encouragement in the form of spending money, we help them achieve success, which will further encourage others to follow their path, thus breaking a cycle of unfairness that has prevented much-needed diversity in many industries. This is not to say that we should give many that is undeserved, but rather that we can and should highlight deserving businesses that are uniquely positioned to influence massive change for individuals, families, and communities.
It is wonderful that a platform has been created to start this important work. I hope those who hold a narrow view of fairness will not be too threatened to let others enjoy a good platform.
Pros:Showcasing businesses with diversity is important to increasing diversity.
Cons:Some people find diversity threatening.
Citationsy
Honestly, I am writing this review to lend some perspective to the other, more negative reviews. They are missing the point, highlighting one of the many blind sides of the tech community. It’s important that spaces like WeBuyBlack exist, even if ProductHunt is the wrong place to talk about them.
Pros:Important highlighting of black owned businesses
Cons:UI could be improved
We Buy Black provides a diverse range of products from cosmetics, clothing, toiletries, laundry detergent, books, games, and more.
Pros:Provides E-bay like marketplace aimed at economically empowering people of color.
Cons:Improvement could be implementing Amazon's recommendations AI, DSSTNE (pronounced “destiny”), to showcase products related to your history.
We buy black is deceiving, the allow you buy the product and then tell you that they do not ship to your address. Before you buy anything from webuyblack email them to confirm your address and if your from the UK forget it
Pros:Attractive website
Cons:Hi there
Very proud of the young people who stepped up to make the marketplace a reality. And the fee for membership is amazing.
Pros:Delivering a robust line of excellent products made by African Americans allowing them exposure to the larger marketplace and spending money
Cons:None
They're truly filling a market gap for people of color to find what they really need.
Pros:Have great deal of products specifically designed for black people. This was missing for long.
Cons:Widen their scope. Melanated people are all over the world not just the U and UK.