Black Leaders Threaten Boycott Of Aurora Mall.

Black leaders reacted Wednesday to allegedly racist remarks from an Aurora Mall leasing agent by threatening a boycott. Gerald Muhammad, a representative of the Nation of Islam, said if their demands aren't met in 24-hours, the black community would boycott the shopping center, which could drive the mall out of business within a year. "Walk around the mall on any day and you'll see the majority of customers are African Americans and Latinos," Muhammad said. But he and others who met with mall officials for several hours said they prefer a resolution rather than confrontation. Denver and Aurora black leaders expressed anger about a leasing agent reportedly telling a tenant that the mall wants to attract more white customers. [more]

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