African-Americans are more than a little OK with this. Of course, our recruiting base is mostly African-American kids. Not only are big companies shut down but also urban public schools and most government offices--State of Wisconsin, Milwaukee County and City of Milwaukee, for instance. I think I am taking that day off to watch the BIG EAST all day. Honestly, I am more enticed by this than taking the day off to watch the 1st (or is it 2nd?) round of NCAA Tourney.