To hell with reading the Qur'an..why should anyone have to read it..why dont you rather tell us what the merits of Islam are for black people based on current and past examples of Islam at work..there are few places in the world where Muslims are at peace so why must we even care to read the Qur'an?
Merits for Black for black people who practice Islam are many. Here are some wordly benefits of practicing islam (from the great Islamic Scholar Ibnul Qayyim (May Allah have mercy upon him))...
[1] Maintaining personal integrity
[2] Keeping your name and reputation clean
[3] Protecting your social status
[4] Preserving wealth that Allaah has provided and made as a means to take care of worldly and religious benefits
[5] A wholesome life
[6] A properly rested body
[7] A strong heart
[8] A clean soul
[9] Happiness of the heart
[10] A relaxed chest
[11] Security from the worries that affect the wicked and disobedient
[12] Less worry, sadness, and grief
[13] Inner strength of personal honor, not yielding to disgrace
[14] Safeguarding the light in one’s heart from being extinguished by the darkness of disobedience
[15] A way around (or out of) what confines the wicked and disobedient
[16] Being granted provisions easily from avenues unthought of
[17] General ease being granted in affairs that are difficult upon the people of disobedience and sinning
[18] Having acts of obedience made easy for you to perform
[19] Having knowledge made easy for you to attain
[20] The general speech of the people in your favor
[21] Lots of supplications are made in your favor
[22] The delight that can be seen on your face
[23] The respect that is placed in the people’s hearts for you
[24] Their support and defense of you when harmed or oppressed
[25] Their defense of you in the presence of those who backbite you
[26] Quick responses to your supplications
[27] The dispelling of unfamiliarity between you and Allaah
[28] The closeness of the angels
[29] Distance from the human and jinn devils
[30] The people outdoing each other to serve you and take care of your needs
[31] Their seeking your love and companionship
[32] Not being afraid of death, instead you are happy to meet your Lord and to reach your final abode
[33] The insignificance of this world in your heart
[34] True reverence of the Hereafter in your heart
[35] Vigilance regarding the great dominion (of Paradise) and the great success that lies within it
[36] Tasting the sweetness of obedience
[37] Attaining the sweetness of faith
[38] The supplications of the Angels who bear the Throne, and the other Angels as well
[39] The joy of the angels who write your deeds, and their constant supplications in your favor
[40] An increase in intellect, understanding, faith, and knowledge
[41] Attaining the Love of Allaah, His Attention, and His Happiness with your repentance