An Open Letter to Dallas from DJN

To Our Allies:

We are writing to you because Black-owned businesses in Dallas are struggling and need your patronage. Local Black-owned businesses are struggling due to high crime, failing schools, homelessness, and continued discrimination.  According to a recent report by the New York Federal Reserve, nearly 50% of Black-owned businesses were forced to close their doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of these businesses have not come back.  

The Dallas Justice NOW Black Business Pledge:

While we appreciate the verbal commitments to support Black-owned businesses by many wealthy white folks and large corporations in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd but the support has trailed off.

The good news is that YOU can change that by making a commitment to use reasonable efforts to do business with some amazing Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs who are excited to earn your business.  

It’s not hard to work with local Black-owned businesses. Do you need to cater an event? Consider the award-winning cheesesteaks from Southside Steaks and Cakes. Looking for something healthier? Look no further than Greenhouse Salads. Searching for a new work outfit? Why not visit D for Dapper men’s clothing store and dress to impress. We are including a long list of Black-owned businesses across nearly every field so you can see how easy it is to do business with our community.

We are asking you to use reasonable efforts to commit to spending 5% of your household and corporate expenses on Black-owned businesses. We are asking you to commit to this small step because by empowering Black businesses you will play a major role in boosting Black wealth, prosperity, safety, and families. We are not interested in donations and charity, we want to be treated as equal business partners. So, please, give Black-owned businesses a chance to earn your business.  

Sincerely,  

Dallas Justice Now  

Take the pledge now.