Members of the Black community are contemplating a boycott of Asian-owned businesses. This consideration follows the acquittal of Asian store owner Chikei Rick Chow in the killing of Black 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton.
The potential economic action is seen as a way to deploy the Black community’s estimated $2.2 trillion buying power, which is viewed as a significant economic tool. This move underscores calls for greater equity and community investment.
The incident has reignited long-standing tensions between the Black and Asian communities, with some Black community members citing a perceived lack of investment in Black charities and institutions by Asian businesses. The focus is now on how these communities navigate their relationship moving forward.
Source: Atlanta Black Star | Published: Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:38:00 GMT
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