While many businesses are allowed to reopen in Georgia, some black small business owners are struggling with the decision, especially since black Americans appear to be at higher risk when it comes to Covid-19
Glenn Singfield II, of Albany, Georgia, said although his family is hurting financially, they will keep their restaurant, The Flint, closed until they can come up with a plan to keep employees and customers safe."I support my governor, mayor, all that," he said."However, we have to do what's best for our community and our people and our employees.
Black leaders say reopening Georgia is an attack on people of color"That was one of the reasons I was so shocked that Georgia was opening up because African Americans have a higher rate now," said Dyan Matthews, the president and CEO of the South Fulton Chamber of Commerce, which represents eight cities near Atlanta with large black populations.
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