The number one cause of black poverty in this country may not be what most people think. It’s not those mean ol’ Republicans. It’s not condescending liberal Democrats, nor is it necessarily racism.
The number one cause of black poverty, without question, is black females having children without adequate financial support. This is not a put-down or indictment on these females; it’s just a fact. So many of the black females, who are raising children without adequate financial support, are undereducated, underemployed, unemployed, and as rule, they don’t get any financial help from the so-called “baby daddy.”
Babies are cute, yes they are; but they aren’t cheap. If a single female is unemployed, underemployed, undereducated, and if the father of the child has skipped out, in a nutshell, that’s a recipe for black poverty. Right now, in many urban areas, over 80 percent of black children are born to a single female who is financially unprepared to deal with the expenses of raising a child, or two.
If our community doesn’t fix this issue, we can expect to deal with continuing black poverty for the next 50 to 75 years. Moreover, poverty doesn’t just affect the family involved, it affects the entire black community as relates to crime, community standards, schools, city services, city revenues, etc.
That said, and given the seriousness of black povery, when was the last time you heard black leaders talk about the actual causes of black poverty? They talk about the symptoms, but when was the last time you heard them talked about any solutions?
We can do something about black poverty ourselves. The two most effective low-tech ways to stop black poverty are condoms and a national effort to raise the self-esteem of black females that encourages them to be more selective about the guys they allow into their intimate lives, etc.
Those are two things we can do starting this minute. Neither solution requires billion dollar government programs, new legislation from Congress, the White House, or an income requirement. Those two things by themselves could put a significant dent in reducing black poverty in the United States. Simple but effective. Are we willing to take ownership and take care of our business?
Of course, black poverty has a twin, in education, or the lack thereof. More on that next week.
The number one cause of black poverty in this country may not be what most people think. It’s not those mean ol’ Republicans. It’s not condescending liberal Democrats, nor is it necessarily racism.
The number one cause of black poverty, without question, is black females having children without adequate financial support. This is not a put-down or indictment on these females; it’s just a fact. So many of the black females, who are raising children without adequate financial support, are undereducated, underemployed, unemployed, and as rule, they don’t get any financial help from the so-called “baby daddy.”
Babies are cute, yes they are; but they aren’t cheap. If a single female is unemployed, underemployed, undereducated, and if the father of the child has skipped out, in a nutshell, that’s a recipe for black poverty. Right now, in many urban areas, over 80 percent of black children are born to a single female who is financially unprepared to deal with the expenses of raising a child, or two.
If our community doesn’t fix this issue, we can expect to deal with continuing black poverty for the next 50 to 75 years. Moreover, poverty doesn’t just affect the family involved, it affects the entire black community as relates to crime, community standards, schools, city services, city revenues, etc.
That said, and given the seriousness of black povery, when was the last time you heard black leaders talk about the actual causes of black poverty? They talk about the symptoms, but when was the last time you heard them talked about any solutions?
We can do something about black poverty ourselves. The two most effective low-tech ways to stop black poverty are condoms and a national effort to raise the self-esteem of black females that encourages them to be more selective about the guys they allow into their intimate lives, etc.
Those are two things we can do starting this minute. Neither solution requires billion dollar government programs, new legislation from Congress, the White House, or an income requirement. Those two things by themselves could put a significant dent in reducing black poverty in the United States. Simple but effective. Are we willing to take ownership and take care of our business?
Of course, black poverty has a twin, in education, or the lack thereof. More on that next week.
Donald Trump loves to attack others and give them nicknames. Here are some nicknames for him.
“Lying through his teeth Donald.”
Trump has referred to Hillary Clinton as “Crooked Hillary” throughout this presidential campaign. But two can play the same game. For his part, he is a proven and well-documented liar by well-respected organizations. That should qualify him for the nickname, “Lying through his teeth Donald.”
“Donald the Moral Degenerate.”
Trump in his own words, revealed himself to be a sexual predator who sexually preys on women. On the tape, you could hear him saying he could grope women at will and get away with it because he’s a “celebrity.” He also is heard on another tape trying to hit on young girls not yet teenagers. For these behaviors, he could be called, “Donald the Moral Degenerate.”
“Donald the Kook”
So many times during this presidential campaign, Trump seemed to “lose it.” He has lashed out at debate moderators, a Gold Star father, minorities, women, fellow Republicans, the media, his female accusers, and so forth. That behavior also is worthy of a nickname. How about “Donald the Kook?”
“Donald the Whining Brat”
Many people have likened Trump’s overall behavior to that of a spoiled brat. Whenever he’s been criticized, he has whined. He accused the media of being against him when the media is reponsible for his popularity.
He has whined about the support he’s received from the Republican party, from the Republican speaker, and others. Whenever, he’s been criticized, he immaturely pointed the finger at someone else rather than owning up to the problem. How about Donald the Whining Brat?