"The Black and Brown Trading Stamp Corporation was founded by former Oakland Raider receiver Art Powell and featured images of superstar James Brown The stamps on this page were issued by merchants in Downtown Oakland during the late-1960's and represent an attempt on the part of businesses in the black community to provide incentives to local patrons.
While it is unlikely that anyone ever actually made a down payment on a new sports car or purchased a home with the booklets (which were redeemable for $3 each), this collection attests to one aspect of revolutionary politics that is as true today as it ever was: Black Power depends upon economic power." -MuddyWolf.net
While it is unlikely that anyone ever actually made a down payment on a new sports car or purchased a home with the booklets (which were redeemable for $3 each), this collection attests to one aspect of revolutionary politics that is as true today as it ever was: Black Power depends upon economic power." -MuddyWolf.net
Though this was a very local phenomenon, 40 years ago this month, TIME Magazine ran a story on the Black and Brown Stamps that more closely examines the stamps' impetus and aim. Check out the story HERE. Daps to Ms Angela Woodall for the heads up!
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