The economic philosophy of Black Nationalism means that in every church, in every civic organization, in every fraternal order, it’s time for our people to become conscious of the importance of controlling the economy of our community. If we own the stores, if we operate the businesses, if we try and establish some industry in our own community, then we’re developing to the position where we are creating employment for our own kind. Once you gain control of your own economy, then you don’t have to picket and boycott and beg some cracker downtown for a job in his business.
Malcom X
