Yelp review that mentioned ‘Black-owned’ due to the implementation of the tag coincided with a reduction in overall ratings.
Yelp’s introduction of a “Black-owned” tag for its listings coincides with a decline in ratings for the Detroit area, according to a new report.
The introduction of the tag seemingly increased visibility for Black-owned establishments, The Conversation reported. More reviews mentioning Black ownership were posted. Yet, the influx of reviews coincided with a reduction in overall ratings in Detroit…