I know that you have more knowledge on this subject than me Turnbull, but doesn't the issue have to do more with organization than assheaded prejudice? Back in the time period represented in the first two Godfather movies I don't believe that Blacks had hierarchical criminal organizations with the strength, influence and cunning of the Italians. Even today, the majority of criminal activity done by Blacks is of an unorganized, "street" nature. However, the Mob of today does cooperate with organized crime groups of other ethnic backgrounds such as the Chinese, Colombians, Japanese and Russians. While I'm not doubting that there was definitely a fair amount of bigotry involved with the decision of Mobsters not to recruit Blacks into their Families, wasn't the primary concern money? I believe that if Blacks had huge profit making operations back in the day the Mob's greed would overcome their prejudice.