It would only be fair to invite bids from black-owned businesses. However, the fact remains that although African-Americans represent 13.4% of the total US populace, only 5% of businesses are owned by them and they account for hardly 0.5% of the total business in financial terms.

Comments With Dr. James Haney Presents*ASmith and BWilliams, two African Americans from North Carolina,who are interested in encouraging African Americans to become involved in business, Part 2 of 2.

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