Dare To Ask Talk And News About Our Differences 
While I don’t condone the violence that occurred in Los Angeles, I do understand the underlying reasoning for it. It’s been my observation that when Asian shopkeepers deal with black customers, they do not show them anything resembling courtesy, mutual respect, etc. There are a couple of Korean-owned shops in my neighborhood, and I refuse to give them my (continued) business, as I didn’t care for the attitude the two times I visited (making sure they weren’t having a bad day during the first visit – benefit of the doubt, and all that). Not speaking when spoken to upon entry, insulting people when they ask questions (‘you people so stupid’), snatching items out of your hands if they feel you have held it too long, being followed around the store, having your money snatched out of your hand and your change thrown down on the counter (instead of handed to you), etc. And I don’t buy the ‘cultural differences’ argument – I’ve stood back and watched non-black customers receive civil treatment in the same shops, from the same shopkeepers. When one group consistently treats another with complete disregard, obviously a mutual dislike/contempt is going to be fostered. I’ve tried not to paint all Koreans with the same brush, but considering I’ve yet to encounter one that didn’t immediately and automatically treat me with contempt (without knowing me from Adam, as the saying goes), it’s difficult.
As far as owning the businesses/convenience stores, there’s more an anger factor than jealously. I’ve seen blacks try to open businesses, only to be given the runaround: having to have considerable licensing, permits and certifications PRIOR to setting up their business, while business people of any other ethicnity are able to acquire their documents WHILE they are setting up. Explain that one!