@robertsmity3201

Sir. I am really shocked that people weren't aware of how you could purchase these items previously.  Anyone could have  traveled over to China and purchased these items at anytime.  I think as black people, we should travel more and learn exactly what is going on in the world.  Some may say that they can't afford the cost of traveling.  Well I would say that you can afford to go into these luxurious stores and spend your dollars, then you should be able travel and buy those same items at a 5th of the cost or less. Finally why should a designer  company dictate your status or wealth. If a person can afford those designer items then they should be able to get their items hand made to fit them personally. Never understood the hype of wearing someone else's brand to recieve status quo.  Especially if it's a non black company.

@JuliaJohnson-w4j

Shout Out To Dr. Boyce Watkins!!😊❤

@jaelawrence342

We are the top consumers of things we don't need for nothing more than "VALIDATION" from our own peers from clothes to cars and all else in between.YOU'VE BEEN HOODWINKED, YOU'VE BEEN BAMBOOZLED, YOU'VE BEEN FOOLED said the GREAT MALCOLM X!!!

@MoHandyPro15

The  obsession  to luxury goods for our people is deeper than we think. I see this as the need to be percieved as succesful and relevant in society. This is generational  enslaved trauma of being told we are less than so as a collective we are obsessed to those brands for social validation.

@laniallderdice3430

because our minds has been captured

@kimclark3

I am not bragging on myself. I know how to sew and I have not been shopping for name brand. I know that it takes less money to make my own clothes.
 People should learn how to sew, then they can compare the prices.

@moyneal1065

I’m just trying to figure out how people never knew about the outrageous mark up. It’s about the branding and marketing. I’m shocked that more people didn’t know this. This is why I’ve always been about finding deals for whatever I want.

@seymourhaganspr3823

I think the more we dressed well, we would be more accepted.  Look good and dress  well was drilled into
 our culture would be accepted. Now it’s out of control

@davidford3073

My problem is those labels don’t really likes us like tha and don’t put money in to us….. it’s by design……..😮😢

@damonicadavis4212

It is totally ridiculous that our community spends on material nonsense.

@buicklincoln

Too many Black people are way too materialistic.  We go for the instant flash and not the long term investment.

@topdoted

A fool and his money are soon parted. It's in the book.

@Uzayr28

All of this knowledge has been revealed already. We, as a people, tie our value to goofy ish!!

@londrahunter8554

We are great marketers!!

@websitelaunchcourse4061

Wait until they find out how much an iPhone cost to be manufacturered in China.

@z-mane1438

My father told me this since I was a kid

@NOCHRISNOCHRIS

DOC!You nailed this subject matter .PEACE

@biggmixxo

Its called wholesale. Polo shirts cost $10 wholesale but suggested retail price is $75 to $90😮

@QueenMack

I just subscribed to ur channel. So glad i did. I will be sharing also. 🙌🏽 Having awareness is key to our future.

@singleparenthustle3689

They’re Been Rocking Us To Sleep 💤 4 Decades 💯