SCRIP CAMPAIGN

In a move to improve spending in the African American community, an Inglewood-based advocacy group has started issuing scrip redeemable at businesses in the black community and at establishments that hire from the area.

Recycling Black Dollars kicked off its scrip campaign last week and so far more than 100 businesses have signed up to participate. Nearly $1 million in scrip has been printed. The coupons, which bear the motto “Every chance you can put your dollar in another black hand,” are good for 10% discounts at businesses participating in the campaign.

Organization founder Muhammed Nassardeen said the objective of the program is to make businesses stronger.

“If our community is strong and economically healthy, everyone in Los Angeles benefits,” Nassardeen said.

The scrip is sold at the Recycling Black Dollars office at 110 S. La Brea Ave.