Black Business

20th century integrationists' zeal was only part of the problem for black businesses and professionals. Other parts included: invidious discrimination by the state regarding licensure and inspections; mob violence; lack of legal protection and lack of capital; unfair business practices by suppliers, distributors, competitors; abandonment by black consumers; absence of white patronage; failure of next generation to pick up mom and pop's legacy; pilferage; and failure to combine resources with similar businesses for common good--to name just a few coming readily to mind!