Who is the cause of poverty in black america

[@andyp1031]

The grass isn’t greener on the other side....it’s greener where you water it! Think about it

[@frankbussey7781]

I must agree! We have to find a way to water our own grass at this point. We cannot wait on others to water it for us even after over 400 years of watering there’s. And, I’m not be sarcastic. We can’t afford to wait on a train to show up where there are no tracks. Thanks for your input.

[@oldtexican6415]

@@frankbussey7781 Don't rely on the politicians in government or black leaders in the community to help you, they talk a good game but they are not looking out for the poor people's welfare. They just want their vote so that they themselves can become richer. God only helps them that help themselves.

[@DLN-ix6vf]

GOOD ONE I LIKE THAT !

[@ancientfuture9690]

@009 Felix despite politicians and bankers raking in all this money, I'm still able to make a decent living and enjoy my life (despite the inescapable challenges) 🤔

[@JaredFromSubway88]

Gotta mow it either way

[@primetime6629]

Remember, licensed plumbers and electricians working in the trade,are in high demand and are never in poverty. Having a skill opens the door to entrepreneurship and will be a stepping stone leading to generational wealth.

[@frankbussey7781]

I absolutely agree! The problem that I find with African American small business entrepreneurs is the lack of understanding how to use outside resources to help jump start their business. Most start out of their own pockets with limited money. The information is their but the credit scores may not match, not sure. Hopefully we can bring light to this issue at a later time. Until then, thinks for your input and I agree with you concerning those trades. They are honorable trades that can build generational wealth. 👍🏽

[@katiek.8808]

@@frankbussey7781 as a former business owner I would argue starting out of your own pocket is the best way to go. Our family was poor. It took a little bit of saving but we started a business with our own money. Debt is a trap.

[@destinymanifestationjourne3774]

@@katiek.8808 Debt is a product that people pay good money for. Debt is more advertised than any other product. I know because I get an offer in the mail weekly to get myself in debt, it's called a credit card.

[@katiek.8808]

@@destinymanifestationjourne3774 it’s literally a trap. And the biggest problem in our country. If you haven’t go listen to some of the Dave Ramsey radio show here on KZbin. You will hear countless six figure earners calling in crying about living paycheck to paycheck because they can’t control their spending. When Bernie Sanders talk about 8 out of 10 house holds live paycheck to paycheck believe it or not people that make $250,000/year are included in those statistics. Saving money and living with in your means is how you build wealth. Most people are robbed of their wealth because of debt.

[@destinymanifestationjourne3774]

@@katiek.8808 I listen to his live show almost everyday on the radio and I watch his videos daily. I don't waste my time on Netflix. I educate myself about earning money.

[@KidsLearnHTML]

“We should not permit our grievances to overshadow our opportunities.” - Booker T. Washington

[@archiefrenchii8214]

Brilliant. I am a team Booker T. fan. There is also a W. E. B. DuBois faction that believes in the opposite of the statement you just made.

[@ayinstrumentals7731]

@@archiefrenchii8214 nah read the Talented Tenth and the Soul of Black Folk. Dubois was all for self sustainance, but saw that a self reliant community needed teachers, doctors, and other high skill laborers. Don't sit here and trash my boy

[@voltaire6668]

Word. Dude was born a slave and became an internationally acclaimed success, impacting the lives of thousands, by the force of his own will and his commitment to glass-half-full thinking.

[@kekistanipatriot1644]

@@ayinstrumentals7731 - The Talented Tenth is LITERALLY a white/Semitic supremacist concept popularized by W.E.B. Dubois. The idea that an ELITE class must sacrifice productivity for agitation has been bore out. W.E.B. DuBois was an ELITE who used his ELITE education NOT to manipulate and leech off the despair he instilled in others. He used his ELITE status and financial backing to disparage Booker T. Washington because he viewed Booker T. as LOWER than himself - unworthy to be a leader and example. No different than the ELITE white professors, media personalities, politicians and corporate oligarchs who point to the "uneducated" trailer park trash as the perpetrators systemic.racism. What does critical race theory, critical gender theory and the modern day concept of "white supremacy" really teach? Despair, resentment, self-destruction and multi-million dollar book deals, speaking fees, corporate endorsements and "training" seminars with the.sole purpose of generating revenue. Robin DeAngelo and Tim Wise and Gavin Newsome and Barack Obama and Kamala Harris are the modern-day W.E.B. Dubois. The fact that you are using W.E.B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington in the same sentence should be a testimony to the accomplishments of one and the grifting of the other. The fact that today the so-called "white supremacist" Trump supporter.is characterized as "uneducated" trailer park trash by the white wealthy elite should tell you all you need to know about "The Talented Tenth". Dubois is NOT suggesting The Talented Tenth (elite top 10%).should become examples through their productivity. He is saying the is money and status to be gained by the top.10% appropriating the hardships of the bottom 90% and CAPITALIZING on the lucrative business of agitation.

[@ayinstrumentals7731]

@@kekistanipatriot1644 Booker T Washington was also the preferred and fianced by the white elite who didn't want blacks having political or economic power. Strange...

[@elfowlkes]

Lack of resources is not the only issue. It's your mindset. You can have resources, but if you lack motivation and the proper mindset, you will not use the resources.

[@frankbussey7781]

Mindset is the key.

[@petercaseybrick]

i was brought up in housing commission and i did any job and worked hard to get myself out of the slums.now own my on home and doing cool as.

[@frankbussey7781]

So I am assuming that the point you’re making is that if you can do it anybody can do it. To me, it’s not where you are born but who you are born too and what are they pouring into you that will ultimately shape your life’s focus! Great job on getting out but what have you done to help better those who are still stuck.

[@sanityone649]

@@frankbussey7781 He's providing a much needed viewpoint in an attempt to sway opinion and therefore lifestyle. We have, for a long time, injected money (trillions) into poverty stricken demographics and yet here we are...worse off than ever. Education is the only thing that's going to change the minds of the willing and it will never change the minds of the unwilling. Every authoritarian dictator in the world knows this. Hide what you don't want the public to know and tell them what they want to hear and push, push, push. People will voluntarily vote away their freedom and wellbeing, in favor of fanciful falsehoods. The same is true of the struggling in America--education is the only tool that will reverse the current dilemma. Until people want to own their issues, and stop blaming others...nothing will change...ever...fact.

[@crockproductions3328]

@@sanityone649 I wholeheartedly agree with you!! I would like to add to your thought, if I may tag along. The attitude about academic achievement among young black students MUST change! There are those who come to school as a springboard for athletics, others come to school to socialize and be the class clown or bully. But I have observed only a few who come to school to actually learn new things and how they apply to life. Those in the last group do amazing things like advancing their reading ability from 1st grade to 5th grade within the school year - she was a 5th grader!

[@garysmith9015]

Accountability is missing from this issue.

[@letsgobrandon3928]

EDUCATION is missing from this issue. Asians are educated, a large part of "white america" is educated, a large part of black america is not.

[@garysmith9015]

@@letsgobrandon3928 sure asians are educated, white america is educated and they are accountable to make sure they are educated. But who is accountable for black people to make sure they are educated. Is the black community holding themselves accountable to make sure these kids are educated. These other cultures aren't concerned about black people being educated. Blacks have to do that themselves and hold each other accountable for being educated.

[@destinymanifestationjourne3774]

@@letsgobrandon3928 It's not about education. It's about a prosperity mindset. The mindset needs to change. A person who thinks they don't have a chance to prosper is correct, they will not prosper. The same goes for someone who has a dream of prosperity and has the willingness to make it happen. Even uneducated people crossing the border from Mexico who don't know English manage to prosper. The Mexican neighborhoods in my city are thriving with grocery stores, clothing stores, auto mechanics, plumbers, AC/HVAC guys, carpenters, restaurants, you name it, all Mexican owned.

[@wwc51450]

@@letsgobrandon3928 Many black students seem to think that excelling academically is "acting white." Not exactly a recipe for success. Asians as a group seem to "outperform" whites. I wonder why. Perhaps the issue isn't race after all. Perhaps the issue is CULTURE.

[@jacquelynh1564]

@@garysmith9015 plenty" kool aid" logic in this sentence.

[@rongants6082]

-Get up before noon. -Go to a job. -Don't have kids you can't support. -Realize that being an NBA star is NOT a realistic career goal. Works for me.

[@toddguillory692]

I just think that this would be a wonderful opportunity to pause for a moment and give thanks for the many great contributions of the African American community and their culture to our society. Their peaceful and generous nature makes them ideal neighbors, lending testimony to their exceptional family values and parenting skills unrivaled by any other culture. Their commitment to academic excellence enriches our schools and serves as an example to all who hope to achieve prominence as a people. Real Estate values are fueled by the influx of African Americans into an area due to their caring and respectful nurturing of these communities, an example of all they have acheived by their enthusiasm for self-improvement through hard work and a self-reliant can-do nature. Without their industrious and creative drive we would be poorer as a nation.

[@kameshiam1674]

I have always been ridiculed for being single and childless, but I am proud and unashamed. I'm not selfish but I spend my time trying to pray and better myself. Plus I don't compete with people...I own what I have and it's enough until I can do better. Life is not a party, it's something to seriously ponder.

[@healthbeforewealth7457]

Racist

[@ultimateenigma6038]

3 indicators to keep you out of poverty. 1) graduate high school, go to college and or start a business 2) stay out of the legal system ..criminiality 3) do not have kids out of wedlock and before age 25..not hard !

[@richardmontonio1486]

​@@toddguillory692 I see you never raised next to a black project homes? It was so bad they had to tear them down.

[@floxy20]

It's on the kids as well. Don't respond to someone who wants to do well in school by saying "stop acting white." Peer pressure at that age is more important than parental.

[@kraven4444]

Yes I've heard this from a lot of Black youtubers who had experienced this. Not only Acting White. But being anything other than democrat they are shunned, By their own mostly. Called Sellout and Uncle Ts.

[@DHarri9977]

Developing good communication skills is not a white thing it's an everybody thing. You'll get further in life with these skills and is relevant to all walks of life.

[@MrPrush-ji4gs]

May you keep voting democrat 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fredajordan5704]

15:30min., I`m an elderly woman and my parents were born in 1914. I`ve never been told that they love me. I`ve never witnessed they they told each other they loved each other. This generation didn`t do this. But they SHOWED that they loved us kids by providing for us, supporting us, warching over us and making sure, we are protected. They had time for us, This is love!

[@elirivera3880]

I love you Freda!

[@fredajordan5704]

@@elirivera3880 Ty for your kind words, have a good day.

[@sanityone649]

Same here. I don't think I ever heard my mother tell me that she loved me. But, that wasn't necessary...it was something more powerful, it was understood. If you have to be told that you're loved, something is way bad wrong. You should know you're loved by the way you're treated. I tell everyone that will listen that my mother was one of the best mothers ever. Some of our childhood friends felt the same way and wanted to come live with us. I felt loved. If you don't feel loved, lip service isn't going to make any difference.

[@fredajordan5704]

@@sanityone649 So very true! And the way this word -love - is used today and in this connection to me is inflationary. Sending you greetings from Germany have a nice day.

[@cemetarymama]

@fredajordan , My grandfather was the same way💖 To this day words don’t impress me. Actions do. I thank God everyday for that lesson that my grandfather indirectly gave me. He was born in rural Cuba in 1930.

[@amirkazemi2517]

Delayed gratification is key. studying vs partying....saving vs spending. dont have kids at an early age. dont do drugs, dont drink alcohol, study hard, work hard, save your money. Positive attitude is important. forgive yourself, love yourself. Black is beautiful.

[@katiek.8808]

Could not have said it better myself.

[@mikewayne6608]

Very good! Wisdom!

[@olstar18]

Well don't drink a lot of alcohol. Having an occasional drink doesn't hurt things its the ones who drink constantly or go on benders that cause problems for themselves and others.

[@JorgeRivera-hi4li]

That was beautiful mang

[@patkelly7213]

l agree. lm black and l watched in 70/80s many blacks have kids outside of marriage at young age, not work, not save and many women l knew laughrd at me cause l was married at 16 & in college living a very structured life. 40 yrs later the difference is lm a 5 fig earner, so is my husband and our children successful and don't worship jordans. we are fiscally responsible and weren't impulsive.

[@michaelwetzel1853]

5 simple rules for avoiding long term poverty: 1. Graduate from high school. 2. Get a job and work at it. 3. Don't engage in activities that can get you in trouble with the law. 4. Don't have kids until you are married and financially stable. 5. Don't assoicate with anyone who does not follow rules 1-4.

[@raymorris8447]

Ok, but I gotta eat and pay bills this month. What you want to do is clean up all the bullshit to make you feel better, and not be thought of as evil. I got my degree when I was 22 years old and I still have severe job insecurity. These days, Im able to comfortably sell items online, where they dont know Im black and Im secure with that. I bought a house a few years ago, and in order to be comfortable that I could keep it and not have a heart attack worrying about if I would have a job in a few years or not, I saved half of the price of the house to put down on it.

[@frankbussey7781]

I agree

[@petercherry2649]

I didn't go to school to learn how to be father I watched my mother and father

[@charlesbarrett6565]

Do these 4 things and you will not know poverty... 1. Be willing to work and improve yourself. 2. Finish high school 3. Do not have children out of wedlock 4. Do not get married until at least 21.

[@nickhammer6408]

Good advice. Grow up get yourself together before you think about raising another.

[@primetime6629]

Amen

[@frankbussey7781]

I can’t argue with this. However, you are not addressing the question which is how did black America find themselves in poverty? Or, is it that they have never been in any other position in life outside of poverty?

[@frankbussey7781]

@@nickhammer6408 this has some truth. The order should be as you described but how did blacks find themselves in such poverty. Could it be that poverty is the only position that they have ever known due to certain unfavorable conditions they were enslaved to?

[@nickhammer6408]

@@frankbussey7781 I could be understanding of that if it hasn't been almost 250 years. I know things more recently have been better. Long way to go for blacks and it starts in their own families.

[@scootinflh]

1st step is to quit blaming anyone but yourself.

[@Cris-if8kf]

If You are Born Into Poverty, that is Inherently Your own Fault???? If not than there is Inherently inequality. Lets say your Born Into Poverty low income Neighborhood thus Education system is low. Now if your born into a wealthy family with a public education with plenty of resources you have undeniably an Advantage. To say Blame your Parents or Its your responsibility to lift yourself up dismiss the inherent advantages from where you are born into class and opportunities one Would have could u still say that is An individual's fault??? If not then there such a thing as Systematic Advantages From Blood From Education from Class as well as from individual choices Its a mix of Both not just individuality

[@scootinflh]

@@Cris-if8kf This is 2021 the opportunities are there you have to chase them. I was born poor grew up poor and escaped all that with HARD WORK and retired at 57. No one is going to really help you, you have to help yourself. That's the realty of it. To sit here and say "it's not my fault " is just ignorant. You WASTE TIME DOING IT, Life is but a breath.

[@Cris-if8kf]

@@scootinflh 2021? The Same 2021 Where We raided our Capital Under False Idiotic Mentality??? The Same Year Thousands of Americans are dying because Our Nation failed to take Serious a Virus most of the world prepared for???? The Same Year Texas Had the profundity Opportunity To Take Federal Aid electricity From Not Just West but East. But didn't Why SOCIALISM Bad when they could've had aid because its the right thing to do??? The same 2021 Where A Texas Senator got caught dipping when his State needed him the most???? You grew up out of poverty Fantastical but Someone for Example Trump Was Born Into Wealth Had loans from his Father Created more Wealth through his Fathers Networking and Influences and Became president All because He was born into Wealth??? Is that not an Advantage???? YOU have yet To prove me Wrong!!!! You had a disadvantage from Birth and Had to Work Hard while others Are inherently better off doesn't matter if You have individual choices If You are Born into Wealth You have a significant Advantage to someone that is born into poverty No amount of individual choices can change Birth determinations that is a Fact This Whole notion of Individualist is good and all however You use a Road??? Yeah thank Society thank Collectivism You bought a house??? You didn't built it thank Society. You got out of poverty You didn't do that on your own You had Mentors Teachers resources Thank Society as a whole. 2021 has been a shitty year because We can't better ourself as a Unit if we did our social sacrifices would pull us out if this terrible pandemic we should've prepared for better

[@Facebook-sb3eo]

I see you are very uneducated very foolish

[@Facebook-sb3eo]

​@@scootinflhIf hard work is the case way black people still in proverty that's the lie ever told I should be rich working hard an dedication pure lie .

[@Tom-ks4cy]

Like my mama told me. What ever happens to Tom is Tom's fault.

[@lisascott2449]

Yes, your mama is correct!

[@thomasowen5785]

@My Channel look at his name dude

[@thomasowen5785]

@My Channel get them chops busted boy

[@thomasowen5785]

@My Channel nice edit buster

[@usaryry]

Love it!

[@richardcrouse9074]

I was raised very poor as well. We didn’t have an indoor bathroom until I was around 7 years old. My mother bought material to sew my clothes until I got my first job, saved my money and bought my own clothes. Poverty is everywhere. It is absolutely up to the individual to get out of poverty. Everyone has a chance. It’s right there in front of you. Put one foot in front of the other and work work work.

[@DHarri9977]

The journey builds character and the development of a good work ethic in wanting to have a better life. Many of us have had this type of upbringing and have grown as people to appreciate things more. Good comment.

[@agent-eg8mb]

In some hoods the opportunity to get money is all criminal opportunity, no jobs in southside. Some communities are 0s.

[@raymorris8447]

Not true at all. There is a direct pathway for white people to build themselves up, but that's not the case for black people, so please stop it. Why was your parent poor ? Thats the question.

[@richardcrouse9074]

@@raymorris8447 My mother didn’t have a job and my dad was too humble to take charge. He was never paid what he deserved because of that. My mother also gave 10% of his pay to the church.

[@raymorris8447]

@@richardcrouse9074 were your parents denied opportunities because of their skin color ? Did they get beat and intimidated ? There are black people as we speak that have learnt about "land patents" which is land that 'legislation', or created laws, took from them illegally. At least 100k have been found. There was recently a black family in California that won their land back and it's worth something like $75 million. Were your parents poisoned ? Did they have their house burned down.? My mother's mother had her house burned down in Jasper Texas in 1955. It devastated her to the point that she died at 33 years old. Your mother not having a hob is a luxury. Your father's lack of ambition is personal.

[@eddietrope5291]

I grew up in the ghetto and know plenty of woman who continue to have children while still on welfare and jobless. This is only one of the reasons why there is poverty. Irresponsible people having children with know parenting skills.

[@laurawilliams4087]

And what are black men doing to build their community?

[@MyBelch]

It takes won to no one.

[@ancientfuture9690]

@@laurawilliams4087 usually running around helping create these babies. And notice I didn't say 'fathering them'.

[@kraven4444]

But if you get child support and welfare for a child. They probably thing hey 2 is even more money, or even 3. They're scaling up Like a franchise opening up more locations.

[@MyBelch]

@@laurawilliams4087 blaming whites for all their problems.

[@benkrom2737]

Thank Lyndon B Johnson for breaking up families. Created generations of broken homes where a single mom with many children and no husband would get more money than a mom & pop with same amount of children . We have people coming to America who don't even speak English, end up owning their own business, that shows America is still the land of opportunity. Just stop being a victim and work hard and you will reap the awards of your efforts !

[@jaym1244]

Lyndon B Johnson's war on poverty and most every Democrat policy since then, has destroyed more families and have killed more people than all the American wars combined. People can deny it all they want, but this is the truth and not too many search for the real truth anymore!

[@kevinkurtz9889]

I always wondered if LBJ expanded welfare was an act of benevolence or menevolence

[@benkrom2737]

@@kevinkurtz9889 menevolence is close to what LBJ was doing. Keeping a whole type of generation in control by giving them just enough to survive without bettering themselves including their children and generations to come. It's like throwing a dog a bone. Makes you look good for a short term but is it really a good gesture ? More like a teaser !

[@roneducator]

That is correct!

[@3crusade]

Nigerian Immigrants have been outearning whites, so it has to do a lot with culture.

[@ztol4_i126]

Has nothing to do with culture, but the ability to focus on your goals and to chose the hard work over the easy path. Many peoples of different cultures do this and succeed, many from those same cultures do not do this and fail.

[@3crusade]

@@ztol4_i126 To an extent that is true but certain cultures make a major factors regarding values, goals for example Japanese culture norms. I would suggest reading Thomas Sowell's books on race and intelligence.

[@Grande79]

@@ztol4_i126 Nope, it’s 100% culture. Look at Asians.

[@ztol4_i126]

@@Grande79 Yes let's look at Japanese, They had a Marvelous Samurai/Budo culture. That culture is driving the men to work so hard at being a success that they work themselves to DEATH. The later generations are so desperate to fit in somewhere that they grab any culture other than their own. IT Is Still Personal Choice. If you follow what society says, you made that choice! There are no Guns to your head. It is no longer Pol Pot Cambodia. Weak people will join the herd, strong people will either lead the herd or leave the herd and strike out on their own. You Choose to accept the brainwashing because the unknown or the alternative is frightening. It is Still personal choice and Personal responsibility!

[@ztol4_i126]

@@bigrye9615 Exactly, how many immigrants have been swallowed by the HERD because they lacked the qualities you stated!

[@craigthompson3739]

How do we move forward is a better question than who do we blame.

[@AuroraBoarder1]

It really comes down to morality. Shattered families, high crime rates, low education levels, and drug use are the causes for poverty. You don't need to own a business to be well off. You don't even need to own property; in fact, home ownership has ruined a lot if people - look at the 2012 housing crisis! You just need to lead a moral life, earn enough to support yourself and everyone you're responsible for, and live within your means.

[@MrCoontwo]

Tobacco cigarette smoke use, sex misuse, alcohol, shopping and collecting material goods. Addictions help people cope with overwhelming and painful odds

[@knightillustrations724]

That’s not how poverty works. That’s not how anything works

[@AuroraBoarder1]

You guys can make excuses and blame others to your hearts' content. Just bear in mind, no one ever whined their way out of a negative situation. You may get sympathy, but after awhile, people get tired of it and move on, taking care of their own business.

[@kansascitymob5520]

Thank you!!!

[@frankbussey7781]

There is some truth to your comment but I disagree with most of it and here’s why. First, you are stating to us the fruits of poverty and not the root of poverty. Blacks did not start with shattered family. They were bought and sold and there families were scattered not shattered. That’s a big difference. Secondly, you are correct about living within their means and living a moral life. My only problem with that is who is responsible for teaching them how to live within their means. After slavery no one held a class to teach dysfunctional ex slaves how to live like their white counter parts. No one sent checks from the government so they could purchase land. No one reprogrammed the ex slaves way of thinking. In fact a system was put in place to make sure that blacks always felt less than and lived in low poverty areas where the land wasn’t good for farming. Let’s not talk about the sharecroppers horror stories of how they lived on farms they didn’t own and were never able to make enough money to better themselves. They always remain in debt to the landowners. That’s called advanced voluntary slavery. Lastly, the statement you made about not having to own land is misleading; because, land ownership is one of the fastest routes to wealth. Thanks for your comment.

[@benden5095]

He's asking the wrong question, In trying to find someone to blame we are shifting the responsibility from personal accountability.

[@halbleavy9900]

It's strange how taking responsibility only applies to Black people.

[@benden5095]

@@halbleavy9900 Well I'm black and I sat at my computer last August and by my assessment at 38 years old I should have had at least $500G in savings/investment but I don't. Do you know whose to be blamed? Me! I wasn't responsible enough with both my spending and investment decisions.

[@frankbussey7781]

@@benden5095 the reason you were/are behind on reaching your goal has a lot to do with the system or model that blacks had within their own communities being deliberately destroyed. If Urban Development had not gone through every black owned business district and destroyed their businesses all in the so called name of progress our dreams and visions of self success would have been much larger. Because of Urban Development we grew up watching and supporting other nationalities have success without a clear picture of people who looked like us. Out of sight is out of mind. That’s why it has taken so long to even get a black President. No one could even see America having a black President. Your teachers are mainly white. The bankers are white. The CEOs are white. The NFL owner are white. The governors are white. They took away your picture of black success that stimulates your vision to have more and being in reach of those who look like you that can assist you in fulfilling your dreams. It’s deeper than accountability.

[@oldtexican6415]

​@@frankbussey7781 If it's deeper than accountability, then why do some blacks become successful and others don't. I'm talking about both personal accountability and parental accountability.

[@thedillestpickle]

@@benden5095 I'm 32 years old. White male. And I have 0 dollars saved, and 40K debt. This is my own fault for not working harder at building a career when I was younger.

[@troywalker2833]

I’m a 45 year old black man from North Carolina. I think one of the causes is missing black fathers in the home. They are either dead or in jail, but the main reason they are in prison because they wanted INSTANT GRATIFICATION, fast money. Those missing fathers didn’t know about DELAYED GRATIFICATION, to pass down to their children. 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@billproctor1568]

I'm a retired truck driver and I'm a white man. First off, poverty doesn't just exist for people of color. There are many white people who live in poverty. I grew up poor. My dad refused to allow my mom to work until I was in high school. We didn't own a car. Had no telephone . We only got new clothes just before school started. There was four kids and my mom and dad living in a three room house. Not a three bedroom house, a one bedroom house. I only have a high school education. I worked two jobs off and on for years. When I wasn't, I worked 16 hours a day on one job. I supported a wife and raised 4 kids with no help from my wife. I'm not rich today and never have been. But I have received food 3 stamps times in fifty years. I was and still am proud and stubborn. I don't ask for help. I pushed myself harder and harder because to me it's the father's place to support his family.

[@Drferguson100]

I have worked 6-7 days a week for 25 years and supported a family with 2 kids. Anyone can do it. My kids and wife have no idea who I am.

[@robsteffen9866]

Quit blaming everybody else for your problems . Take personal responsibility for each ones own actions period !!

[@damianayre2130]

Seriously...

[@nedegt1877]

The world doesn't work that way unfortunately. I agree with the "Quit blaming everybody". part. We should blame the system. This goes back more than 600 years. But many peoples don't know that. The western population has been brainwashed for decades and it's not easy turning back. If you only knew how things really work. The system has been designed to keep certain peoples poor and make some peoples rich. For example chances are that you've never heard of a company named Glencore. So those leaders who don't take responsibility for their actions makes it hard for some to do the right thing. You need to look at the entire picture.

[@thaThRONe]

This is like saying don't blame the person that stole your wallet because you're driving with out an ID.

[@knarf_on_a_bike]

Looking for the sources and causes of a problem is a pretty good way to begin to understand solutions.

[@nedegt1877]

@@knarf_on_a_bike I agree, but the thing is "they" know the causes because they created them. This system we live by is artificial it didn't get this way by it self. Don't be mistaken, but "they" have spend decades and Trillions of $ to find out how the human brain works and how to manipulate peoples. They know exactly what to do to get peoples a certain direction. On the lowest level there is order in chaos! It's just how nature works. It's not easy to understand but after years of examination it becomes more clear than anything.

[@camman6912]

I see many successful blacks The don’t play the victim game that the democrats want them to

[@wiseguy9202]

You and me both sir. I live in a predominately black area and most I know don't subscribe to the self proclaimed victim status the democrat party needs for votes.

[@nedegt1877]

It's not about succes alone. There are many successful black peoples, that's not the point. The point is the systemic racism, the double standard, the inequality, double justice system. I think the last 2 years has given you enough examples of what is wrong. It's not about being a victim. It's just reality. Ignore the real problem and 5 years from now we'll still having this discussion. The system needs to change but some are afraid of a strong black community, that''s the truth!

[@wiseguy9202]

​@@nedegt1877 the last 2 years have shown us what again?

[@bad2dabone414]

Hilarious!

[@anneb889]

@@nedegt1877 Who is afraid of a strong black community? Most of these cities have black leadership in several positions.....mayors, police commissioners, superintendent of schools, principles at schools, etc.

[@dcro9903]

This is an excellent and brutally honest introspective documentary on the issue of poverty in black America. Well done! The following quotes from the professor are insightful and can be applied to the betterment of all groups of people, " Owning property gives you rights, but it also gives you an attitude that if I can own property I can do anything... If you can't own private property you are never going to be worth anything financially.... If you are raised in poverty you tend to continue that way of thinking; If you think you are raised to think you can never get out of poverty, you can never get out."

[@forktongue9065]

The movie the banker has given us an understanding of American African poverty .

[@frankbussey7781]

Excellent comment! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@yuriburkel686]

Black needs to be more self-sufficient and stop looking 👀 and waiting for the politician to give them a hand out

[@kraven4444]

And Stop voting time after time for ones that fail them. Or can't bring about change.

[@yuriburkel686]

@@kraven4444 the Arabs and the Asians have the lowest voter turnout but have the richest communities per capita

[@teydilla724]

@@yuriburkel686 it ain't because of their due of hard work , government has huge play just like they had a huge play in african american history buddy

[@chi-tn]

It's now 2021, and the excuses have worn thin

[@mikewayne6608]

Very much so. Blacks still talking about slavery as the root cause of fatherless homes. I grew up in the projects in NYC in the 60s and 70s most of the people I knew there had a mom and dad in the home. Today it's the opposite. The fatherless rate seemed to go up since the War On Poverty began. The fatherless rate was about 25% in the 60s and in 2021 it's 75%. If slavery caused that, why has it gone up exponentially 100yrs after slavery ended and not been 100% at the end of slavery?

[@mikewayne6608]

@Queen Boo because of my age? Really?

[@mikewayne6608]

@Queen Boo ok, what's your thoughts on poverty? Who responsible?

[@mikewayne6608]

@Queen Boo what inequality are you referring to? And what's your solution?

[@mikewayne6608]

@Queen Boo Unfortunately, people treat each badly, however that's no excuse to live in poverty with all of the resources available in the United States of America. The biggest barriers are the people who face those challenges. Sure there are outside obstacles, but the man or woman in the mirror is the problem. There are plenty of examples of people who have overcome the challenges they faced.

[@dickritchie2596]

“Being broke is part of the journey, staying broke is a f’ing choice.” - Samuel L. Jackson.

[@williammanos1387]

That's bullshit slavery is the only way we became capitalists without poor labor you can't have capitalism and whitey ain't given that up

[@frankbussey7781]

@@williammanos1387 why is it hard for others to see that free labor gave a huge advantage to one group of people. The lower paying jobs give the rich more money to take home and enjoy their life. They get to send their children to the best schools in the world.

[@williammanos1387]

@@frankbussey7781 I don't know it's sad they don't want to give it up or maybe open it up is a better phrase

[@katiek.8808]

@@frankbussey7781 you are literally talking like all whites have benefited from slavery. This is a lie. Everyone in America did not own slaves. It was the super wealthy. Heck my family wasn’t even here yet. The black community will never fix its problems by blaming outside forces.

[@beentheredonethatoriginals5673]

@@williammanos1387 that's right, and poor labor comes in all colors. And whitey is about 1% not the rest of em

[@williamkirk7781]

Just like Denzel Washington says it starts in the home.

[@maverick7969]

Denzel Washington for president 2024!!! I wish he would run for office. I believe he would make a great president!

[@faizal7391]

Ameen.

[@machia0705]

Self discipline eventually sets anyone free.

[@lizd3548]

Read and listen to Thomas Sowell

[@candi0497]

We have adopted the mindset that we are not responsible for our actions. That we must wait for a political party to save us instead of doing it ourselves. No other race of people or ethnic group find themselves in this type of predicament. We have a media complex, celebrities and certain organizations telling us it's not our fault. Just wait for the government and everything will be ok. We got to stop this foolishness.

[@lani9294]

I agree, instead of relying on politicians to save us we need to put our trust in Jesus Christ.

[@cashmoney2898]

Look at how much help immigrants have gotten from a government that was not even theirs .

[@cashmoney2898]

@@lani9294this misunderstanding about Jesus is part of the problem. 😊

[@MW-xm1rc]

Not valuing education, refusing to follow basic rules and no fathers in the home, not all but enough.

[@romans003]

So let me get this straight the white culture goes to college learns business, or had parents that Teach them busily and responsibility to good decisions and business practices, but the black community doesn’t have the resources ???, free scholarships are given to black community for school, there are local libraries with plentiful books to read, the parents have a choice to educate themselves, but don’t have the resources, I hear excuses after excuses for laziness

[@steven1671]

All you have to do, is pay attention in school. And primary education is free for the students. How hard is that? What is the issue? Edit: If you're black, secondary education (college) is also free. I don't see what the blocking issues are?

[@siriusharm]

@@steven1671 Hey Steve don't know how long you've been black. But I've been black for a little while now, and a father of five kids could you please point me to where I could receive the free college education money you're speaking about, because I've already had to pay for 3 to go to college out of my own pocket. Free black college money is a Suburban myth.

[@steven1671]

​@@siriusharm It's called "scholarships", and every single one I saw was targeted to minorities and women. I thought "if I was black or a woman, then all of my computer science schooling would be free! Or at least much cheaper. Oh well, guess I'll just take out loans like every other average white person." Is that this "white privilege" that everyone keeps telling me about? And quite playing the victim. Did someone point a gun at your head and tell you to pop out all of those kids? There's this thing called "contraceptives" maybe you should try it (well, it's too late now).

[@steven1671]

@@siriusharm Anyways, the point I'm trying to make is that if I can do it, why can't everyone? Since you have some perspective, could you tell me what privileges that I have that you or your kids don't have? How does me having white skin improve my odds of graduating high school, going to college, getting a degree, and/or getting a well paying job? Educate me, mister.

[@TrollinOn22s]

The problem with this discussion is you will have to explain why foreign blacks have a higher net worth, but live in the same hoods and go to the same schools as American born blacks. How to avoid poverty? Get a job, stay employed but keep seeking a higher paying job.

[@davruck1]

Sounds like a terrible life. Slavery. So sad you have no aspirations other than working for someone

[@SangKtan]

My father came in America with no money. He Worked hard and got his family over from India. Then my mother worked hard and now after 20years we are well settled. Don’t blame your problems on others.

[@frankbussey7781]

Your father’s story is remarkable but if your father didn’t come from over 400 plus years of slavery and the Jim Crow era you can’t bring him into this equation. If your father came from the same place as other African Americans then you have a point. If not, thank you but no thanks to your point of view.

[@SangKtan]

@@frankbussey7781 so your saying black people are still poor because of slavery that happen 155years ago? People with your mentality are one of reason why black people are still poor. Not all but most. Black people in America is free. If your do your job right, you can accomplish anything... weather owning a property, owning a business or becoming The President. You can choose who to become.

[@barryh2084]

Exactly brother.!! Hard work, self improvement.. stop the blame game. It’s easier to rob someone or slang dope.. instant results. No foresight of the bigger picture.

[@oldtexican6415]

@@frankbussey7781 Don't blind yourself to the truth. Not all blacks were slaves, and their descendants don't have a 400 yr. family history of slavery. So I wouldn't be so fast in dismissing Tinka Kharpo's family story. It does have relevance.

[@adamcampbell5977]

@@frankbussey7781 and you're forgetting about the at least 4000 years of slavery around the world, at 1 time or another in history every country and race was the slaves to another country or race!

[@hoosierplowboy5299]

The Mayor is a wise man, with wise words... follow his lead...

[@kraven4444]

He was pretty good. Except he kept saying Blight and it was confusing.

[@perrywidhalm114]

Ultimately, culture is the factor most responsible for poverty in all groups of people.

[@ILoveGrilledCheese]

You're absolutely correct, in fact this statement is the most important of all. Culture has the most impact on how multiple societal generations perform over time.

[@adryellehastings4329]

who is responsible for culture?..Cause black culture has become Asian,Spanish and Anglo culture minus melanin and the financial issues...lol...

[@ztol4_i126]

Culture is another means of kicking the can of Personal Responsibility down the road. There are many successful Black people who chose to Overcome Culture. They don't get the praise, only those that live down to negative stereotypes get highlighted.

[@LanaW123]

Personal choice--- you don't like your culture--- leave.

[@kraven4444]

Thomas Sowell anyone?

[@robsmith6403]

Three ways to avoid poverty 1 get a hs diploma 2 get a job 3 don't have kids out of wedlock

[@christianlibertarian5488]

This mayor is brilliant. He learned in many ways, not least by the school of hard knocks. His words apply to everyone.

[@2507YANKEL]

Do not agree. Nobody has to believe in god.

[@christianlibertarian5488]

@@2507YANKEL Except statistically, the folks who believe in God do better in society. I tend to listen to quotes from MLK.

[@mikewayne6608]

Mayor Tony Paulk answered the question on why the black businesses closed and Curtis Hicks, Local Community Activist did not. And the answer was integration, blacks had a choice and they chose to do business with whites. There were more HBCUs, big banks and hospitals during segregation than during integration. It was a choice, not fault per se.

[@Preceptor-lf1ht]

@@mikewayne6608 Wait, so you’re saying that, when given a choice, blacks would rather do business with whites than blacks? Or does the choice have anything to do with product/service?

[@mikewayne6608]

@@Preceptor-lf1ht during the times of segregation when blacks had very little choice of where to do business then chose black businesses and once segregation ended blacks took there business to whites.

[@SgtJoeSmith]

i grew up in poverty. I moved to a different city with lots of rich people. I knocked on rich peoples houses asking if they needed work done. most said no but enough said yes to where I was making $80k in early 20s in 2002ish. which is like $100k today

[@davruck1]

Thanks. Nobody cares. Irrelevant story

[@BoutiqueTiger]

Skin color aside, I cannot emphasize how big of an opportunity the trades/manufacturing could be looking forward for the working class. It’s a VERY important industry that has been stigmatized. We have enough doctors and lawyers, let’s glamorize and take control of this necessary and well-paying, well structured industry.

[@kalilove4013]

Are we just victims permanently? Do we have any control over our lives and the decisions that we make?

[@willpower3317]

According to him, no-we are inferior. There is no effort, whatsoever, to study the progress of blacks between reconstruction and the civil rights movement.

[@MyBelch]

Get off the Democratic Plantation and your outlook and self-esteem will be far better. Oppression is a nasty myth that the weak and ignorant are too quick to believe..

[@crackerjacksomething2033]

@@MyBelch was it not Democrats that had all the blacks as slaves who freed them why keep catering to them they don’t want you to prosper just the promise of free stuff that is always a lie a person has to take responsibility for themselves

[@MyBelch]

@@crackerjacksomething2033 Agree 100%. But the Democratic Plantation still exists and blacks would be well-served to heed actions, not words.

[@willpower3317]

@Just Doit inertia is a powerful thing

[@Serenityafterall]

ATTITUDES ❗ IS THE CAUSE ‼‼ Knowing How To Live and Respecting Yourself and Where You Live ‼‼‼ ACT ACCORDINGLY

[@knightillustrations724]

Lol no.

[@frankbussey7781]

I disagree and I think you are judging a group of blacks that may come from a culture that’s different than yours. Most people behave according to their upbringing. We respond according to how others around us respond to life. There are other nationalities that have less than perfect behavior issues but it doesn’t affect how the world see them. They can shoot up schools, malls and churches and be looked at as having been abused or missed treated as a child. On the other hand a black male can be well educated drive a nice car and hold down a whole wife along with their children and be viewed as a drug dealer. Meaning that he had to do something illegal to get ahead and that’s because the system doesn’t favor him. So before we say it’s the way they act and I do believe that our actions play a major role let’s look at the whole picture. Besides, racism is not based on how you act. It’s all about the outer layer of a persons skin. Thanks for your comment! Let’s agree to disagree.

[@ashburnconnecttv7860]

Your views and opinions are tainted with hardcore racism and white supremacy! Perhaps, you should seek therapy, because you sound extremely hateful and bitter! I will pray for your demonic soul. There is no reason to be so spiteful and resentful toward people you don't know. God bless all good people in the world.

[@joshuatruvillion3044]

I agree

[@JaredFromSubway88]

"show me your friends, and I'll show you your future."

[@ec4883]

My parents came here in the 70's. Lived in a garage. My father had 2 jobs. My mother worked from home sowing clothes so she can be their for my sibblings. They saved up. Started a buisness. Became citizens then homeowners. They allways worked 14 to 16 hour days even sundays sometimes. Thats how they moved out the garage.

[@HB-yq8gy]

The mayor was a great success story for all Americans to learn from.

[@AnthonyLopez-hf3ir]

“Lack of resources to learn the skills to be fathers”. Wtf? My father was the best Dad on the planet. His motivation to be such a great Dad was the fact that he grew up without one. He made a promise to himself at age 7 (when his father left) that his children would never know the pain of growing up without a father. I became a father at 22. My children have always had me and my WIFE (not baby momma) in their life. All have graduated with honors.

[@ryanvannice7878]

The mayor provided a thumbnail of what MLK preached and I have a much bigger appreciation for him. I loved he focused on what you can control versus relying on the government to fix it for you.

[@halbleavy9900]

Appalachian Regional Commission.

[@janadogan302]

This mayor is a smart man and he understands life. Great video. Opened my eyes.

[@darwinmorden4731]

If you star at the beginning, why did your parents not insist you graduate High School? It was free.

[@willpower3317]

People love to start the story in the middle.

[@ICBMCatcher]

The absurd title of this video is a clear indicator of "who" is the cause of black poverty in America. It's people with the mindset that automatically assumes the cause of black poverty in America is someone else's fault. Like it or not, every one of us is responsible for our own success or failure. Not everything that goes wrong in an individual's life is their "fault" ... but each of us is _responsible_ for everything we do, as well as dealing with circumstances we encounter in life.

[@albionparrot5607]

Huge respect. Tough questions need to be asked. The answers might not be popular, but they need to be heard.

[@grybnyx]

That mayor of Douglas has a strong hold on the truth.

[@jasonwilson3057]

"Capitalism needs poverty"? The more poverty there is, the less consumers there are to fuel capitalism. Capitalism works best when everyone is rich.

[@mrlaydback11]

Actually that is somewhat opposite. Capitalism actually needs poverty. For example, gentrification wouldn't be what it is without poor areas. If everyone was rich they still would be a heirachy of haves and have nots.

[@jasonwilson3057]

@@mrlaydback11 Gentrification is not an economic term. And yes, there will also be economic disparities but poverty does not have to be part of it. A market wants as many consumers as possible, wanting to limit their potential market by 20% is bad business.

[@bksingle]

Speaking of poverty, I cannot find my wallet. : (

[@thecurrentmoment]

It's possible you are suffering from intergenerational oppression

[@zyaneric1]

The BLM group needs to watch this video. Slavery ended a long time ago, its time to forget the past and work toward a better future.

[@jamescooke3909]

Lmao you are drawing the totally wrong conclusion from this video...

[@BrandeArno]

I started out making minimum wage and in jobs with difficult supervisors. I went to a fully accredited college on the weekends to get my associates degree and doors opened. I got right with God. Got my Bachelors degree and worked my way out of poverty. I'm white and never experienced white priveledge.

[@pauls3204]

You could have left the god bit out, everything else spot on

[@brandearnofineart]

@@pauls3204 I don’t want to leave out God. I’ll go further...Jesus saved my wretched soul and turned my life around.

[@Facebook-sb3eo]

White privilege has nothing to do with economics dummy 🙄

[@shandaa2007]

I hear you “Mayor” yes I was preached to finish school and to get an education and do not depend on government assistance. If you know better do better. No excuses needed just do it. “Generation Curse” pass down from generation to generation. “Stop the Line” Be that example and role model for your children.

[@frankbussey7781]

If you look at most families and in Mayor Paulk case he had a strong support system that understood the importance of a good education. There are far to many Black and white families who are now seeing first time college graduates. My mom never talked about education. In fact, no one in my family spoke of it. Thankfully my aunts and uncles were great athletes that made it to college but sadly failed to finish due to injuries which cost them their scholarships. Yet, they opened our eyes to a new world of possibilities; but, we still lack the a model of completion. My sister is the first in our entire family to get a 4 yr degree. She now has her master’s degree. As for me my house we have all graduated from college and one of my daughters is on her way to becoming a medical doctor. My point is this, someone has to set a new norm for the family and we all know that’s not an easy task. But you are correct. When you know better, do better.

[@markr6962]

@@frankbussey7781 If you havent already, check out this Economist named Sandy Darity he's economist from Duke University. Check out what he has to say about Black people's wealth and how it relates to their level of education.

[@frankbussey7781]

@@markr6962 thanks for sharing. I will.

[@sophiasmith5949]

Well for some ending a generational curse means not to produce a generation in the first place.

[@osgoodshlatters3722]

Check out Thomas Sowell as well

[@alanhayes5287]

What profound words from this mayor. We need more of him speaking publicly

[@richardsmith9609]

I am a 67 year old white, male. I am now retired and spent 52 years in the work force. I spent time in the U.S. Army and worked throughout the United States. I was alive during the Civil Rights movement of the 1960's and remember it well. I remember the days that JFK and MLK and RFK were assassinated. I remember the Watts riots very clearly as I was raised in Southern California. I have watched Blacks and Hispanics move up into mainstream America to some extant but have always been disappointed that their progress has been so slow and no where near as far along as it could be. I have come to a conclusion as to why this is so. Every election that comes along Blacks and Hispanics vote overwhelmingly for democrat and socialist candidates. They fall for the lie that they are unable to help themselves succeed and can only prosper if they vote for people that will give them everything. The truth is that these politicians only use minorities for their own purposes which is to make themselves feel good and to collect votes to stay in power so they can accumulate more power and wealth. Power and wealth is their primary goal. THEY DON'T GIVE A DAMN ABOUT YOU!!! I could never have voted for Barack Obama as I saw him for the Leftist racist that he is. I was hope full, however, as I thought he was going to help Blacks and Hispanics in the inner cities by building a structure of education and rid these communities of the scourge of drugs. After 8 years in office what he did for these communities was ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!! All he did was instigate hate between the races and make his political cronies richer by his Leftist policies. It saddens me that now I am in the last years of my life and it is the same old story. Blacks and Hispanics are still in poverty and nothing has changed. President Trump had the right idea. Do for America what it will take for all Americans, Black, Hispanic, Asian, White and everyone else will prosper. The sad thing is there are so many Americans deceived by Democrat lies and deceit that once again we all suffer. I give up!

[@frankbussey7781]

I really value your input and it’s clear that your passion for change is tied to your story. I fell that Obama could have or should have done more than he did for minorities. I also have been one to wrestle back and forth as to which side I felt it was best to stand on Dem or Republicans. I also feel as if Trump was one of the first Presidents to do what he say and say what he mean. However, I have to admit I am afraid that too many children will fall victim to even deeper despair if we run the county on a “pull yourself up by your own bootstraps” tactic. I would however like to see those who receive government assistance be made to participate in job searches or at least work volunteer hours within a government ran business or even help local small business owners who can’t afford to hire help. I think my idea will help develop a work ethic within the recipients or it will at least keep them with a work mentality. This will eliminate the everything is for free system. I am certain that my philosophy will never pass at this point in time. My dream was to join the Marines and travel the world but I had an accident that disqualified me. Nonetheless, I am grateful unto God for how well my life is playing out. By the way 67 isn’t that old anymore. You are still younger than the last two presidents. Thanks for sharing.

[@donovanberserk4993]

"If you wanna make the world a better place take a look at yourself and make a change" Michael Jackson

[@megaton8184]

I blame it on the people cuz if they go to school and finish and obtain a degree then we wouldn’t have to worry about poverty. So I blame the people

[@daebow1]

That's mighty white of you

[@pclubnetwork]

I agree

[@cdm386]

you realize that there are millions of young men and women of all races that are broke and deep in debt because of said college degree, right? Its a scam. College is a ripoff.

[@marilynsewell3165]

A degree does help when trying to find a job that pays a better wage; HOWEVER it does not guarantee it.

[@shivakoliar4846]

How To Reduce Pollution 1. Many Production Companies Has To Be Stopped From global warming or climate change there is going to be mass extinctions of humans and wildlife, we do not know when, but from pollution also we are going to face mass extinction. We manufacture so many products and it is creating pollution and pollution has increased to such an extent that it has become a threat to the world. So if we minimise our products, pollution would be less. We produce so many things which we do not need as a necessity, like cold drinks, leather products, potato wafers, chips, fruit juices, chocolates, biscuits, pickles, ice creams, etc. Cold drinks, fruit juices, chocolates, biscuits, pickles, ice creams, etc. should be cooked at home only. Instead of cold drinks people should drink natural drinks such as lime water, coconut water or just any fruit, not any fruit juice, just the whole fruit which can be served when a customer comes in a shop, hotel or a person selling this fruits on a street and serve it to him. If we stopped producing this things which are not required as a necessity for humans, so much pollution could be reduced. What about the companies that are going to be shut down. They would have debts to pay, just excuse them. If we colour the clothes pollution occurs. So if we don't colour our clothes, the pollution resulting from colouring the clothes can be stopped. Let everything remain in white natural colour. 2. We Should Cook Foods In Its Natural Form We can cook rice and wheat in our homes and eat it. Rice and Wheat is produced in farms. Then it is packed and transported to big warehouses, then wholesalers buy from them and supply to retail shops. But if a manufacturing company makes bread from rice and wheat, then to make bread a manufacturing company has to be set up, machines and working staffs are needed. When a company is built many other things are also needed. Then at last a plastic pack is required to pack the breads. So if we start cooking eatable things in its natural form then we do not need many companies like bread manufacturing company, tomato ketchup, noodles, fruit jam, pizza, burger, etc., the things required for the company and the plastic pack, paper box pack and glass bottles. If done like this, so many companies will not be required and hence less pollution for the world. Also we could save our money like this. If you buy a packet of bread, it would cost you more money than if you cook wheat and rice in home. If so many companies are shut down, then transportations would be less needed and demand for petrol, diesel would go down, then price of petrol, diesel would go down. Then prices of other goods would also go down and goods would become cheap. Humans have to do this before it is too late. If this is done, then many jobs would be lost. For that many peoples should do farming and they should be given loans if they do not have enough money to start farming on their own. Many people should study botany subject so that they have knowledge of plants and they should do farming. Is their any another solution, that humans won't lose jobs and also planet earth will be saved. Industrial jobs or planet earth, which should we save, planet earth is more important. Humans have to take this step certainly instead of going on polluting the earth, making wildlife extinct and also mass extinctions of humans after 100 or 200 years. Humans should not want this to happen.

[@1968dogg]

Moral issues.... Fornication, sloth, drug use, violence, apathy, etc. Traditional black families? Most don't form in the first place.

[@frankbussey7781]

You can’t be serious! Traditional black families? This statement has me scratching my head. Please explain your statement a little better. Thanks

[@1968dogg]

@@frankbussey7781 Father, mother (married) and any fruit they might bear. Hopefully supported by grandparents on both sides. "It takes a village to raise a child"---I know: Wishful thinking and all that ...

[@scottmoody9259]

Love the Mayor; telling nothing but the truth! The destruction of the black family and the wicked hip hop culture is wreaking our people!

[@toddguillory692]

I just think that this would be a wonderful opportunity to pause for a moment and give thanks for the many great contributions of the African American community and their culture to our society. Their peaceful and generous nature makes them ideal neighbors, lending testimony to their exceptional family values and parenting skills unrivaled by any other culture. Their commitment to academic excellence enriches our schools and serves as an example to all who hope to achieve prominence as a people. Real Estate values are fueled by the influx of African Americans into an area due to their caring and respectful nurturing of these communities, an example of all they have acheived by their enthusiasm for self-improvement through hard work and a self-reliant can-do nature. Without their industrious and creative drive we would be poorer as a nation.

[@treeamigo8447]

Where do you think resources come from? People acquire them with hard word and good decision making. If blacks are disadvantaged it's self inflicted.

[@jerrymoore8355]

Old ladies, baby momma's and baby Daddy are not being responsible and no accountability at all! Lack of responisbility in the form of parenthood and no respect for each other doesn't help either!

[@symonemondy1058]

I think the fatherless epidemic in our community is whats taking away from kids learning accountability and hard work. Black folks want to be rich and think that is the missing piece in the foundation when really a good solid upbringing is the start. My father was absent but my brothers wasnt and its a huge difference between us. His dad stays on him and always talks to him, I had to learn the hard way. But thats ok because i chose not to repeat the same pattern.

[@NostalgiaVibes420]

The mayor was amazing! He is a great example of a black leadership. We need more of him in our communities 🙌🏽🙏🏽💯

[@dallasarnold8615]

Welfare ( under whatever name it is given ) is the worst factor to poverty because it reduces or eliminates the motivation to support oneself. As well as rules that disrupt the family unit.

[@redr1150r]

Frank I like you. I have 2 sons that have been difficult at times, and all of this is good advice. I think one of the big things in life is accepting your condition as "Normal" and that you can "Get by." You have to break out of your small town, bad section of a City, or out of those Appalachian mountain villages, go and do something.

[@pierdolio]

The Grass will not remain green without a lot of hard work no matter Who lives There or owns it

[@williamtourville456]

It was hard but as soon as I started taking responsability for my actions and stop procrastinating slowly things changed for the better. Success is not a light switch. Hard work and patience is key.

[@robertdennis2904]

Its all about personal responsibility.

[@freeindeed8416]

Not all🤦🏾‍♂️

[@katiek.8808]

@@freeindeed8416 yes it is. Blaming outside forces will never help you. You can’t worry about anything but yourself and family. It takes hard work to be wealthy. Working 24/7 365. And in most cases you start out working for free. You have to play the long game.

[@freeindeed8416]

@@katiek.8808 It’s not blaming anyone. It’s acknowledging that some things are contributory

[@katiek.8808]

@@freeindeed8416 this whole video like the entire victim ideology is about blaming outside forces rather than taking responsibility for ones own actions. Everyone that is poor has the same issues. And is more often than not poor for the same reasons. Not one of the reasons is skin color.

[@freeindeed8416]

@@katiek.8808 Ok

[@michaelhorner4011]

Drugs - court system - fatherless homes - democrats .... in no particular order !

[@adamcampbell5977]

how about they study hard, get a degree that will actually pay, work hard and don't have kids when they are young! oh and of course stay away from crime!

[@teufelhunden8308]

My parents immigrated to America with nothing to their name and speaking very little English. Slavery has been over for many years. How are my parents any more privileged then black folks?

[@glenswenson6493]

The Mayor is right, and his Father was like my Father. My Father didn't know the blue print to a positive leadership position in the family. I understand that, he didn't have that growing up either. So, I learned that he couldn't be blamed for not knowing. That helped me let go of the pain that it caused in my life. It helps to move on in life knowing that. So I have to be responsible for me, and not blame the past. There's a lot to learn about living a life. This Mayor is a great leader. Thank you for this video. God bless.

[@epjtv]

Thank you for making this video. A powerful conversation with a lot of questions and answers that need to be more popular within our community. "I rather be rich in resources vs. being rich in finances." - Kwanza Jones

[@zor2334]

Easily Answered by reading the following books for starters: 1. The Half That Has Never Been Told 2. Color of Law 3. Color of Money 4. When Affirmative Action Was White 5. How White People Got So Rich 6. The New Jim Crow I get so tired of people, especially black people, speaking about things like this while ignoring the history, laws and policies that were specifically put in place to keep the majority of black people poor. I know most people will not read these books because the American populace loves going off half cocked on what they believe or feel without knowing FACTS! Until Americans face the truth about what was done, and is still being done to black people in this country(Flint Michigan), we will keep having these, "When I was a kid and My grandaddy told me" videos with no facts. Please do your research---Read and Learn before you speak.

[@ceowonu]

💯

[@dukelee3964]

It really doesn't matter what you do on a personal level if you're living in a corrupt country run by about 10 sociopathic oligarchs.

[@RoosterIB]

Good video Mr. Bussey! Mayor Tony is on the right track! I live in Michigan and have studied a little on a community that once was a thriving black community. Idlewild, Michigan. From the early 20's to the early 70's it was the biggest black resort in the states. Many famous black entertainers, sports figures, actors, actresses and government officials went there for fun and relaxation. I wish you good luck sir on your quest to get black America out of poverty.

[@nomadictravelerfromTx]

Until blacks learn to love and trust each other,nothing will change.Self-hate and group-hate is our biggest problem and no amount of money will solve this.

[@MyBelch]

Why should anyone else trust people who don't trust each other?

[@thuggoe]

that mayor broke it down

[@fredajordan5704]

thuggoe : Yes indeed, a very intelligent man.

[@tomdewinter8478]

Tony Faulk (sp?) was very insightful. Changed my paradigm on black poverty. Well spoken!

[@georgeturner6244]

People like you give me hope for the healing of our country. Thanks!

[@shemuyel9758]

Very good interviews, u hit a lot of points, n one point especially is the decline of black business after segregation I have to say I did not really look at the one before but it made perfect sense 💯

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[@Kesaze2006]

The family unit is the problem. No strong family and a culture that serves to undermine progress are the issues among blacks. Also voting for democrats who have proven by history that they are not pro blacks.

[@wilfredbergland551]

Also the black church should be galvanizing their people to practice Booker T ism, empower your self.

[@adamcampbell5977]

this comment stands up well in 2021

[@jota3732]

Irresponsible Fathers , would be a good place to start , having children is a privilege, not a right to walk away . Then start building it from there , I’ll be back in ten years to see how it’s going .

[@Rainy_Day12234]

Our welfare system penalizes two parent households living in poverty.

[@jota3732]

@@Rainy_Day12234 Real men , don’t rely on welfare , but you will bring your children up to think other wise , Big problems. The Welfare state was designed to help out , when parents needed TEMPORARY help , not to live off it , for generations .

[@eyewitness2434]

I married a good, Godly woman who encouraged me to finish my education, get a full time job and showed me how to make a budget and manage our money, save and spend effectively, build up our credit score, bought a cheap car to start with and then bought a house, raised our kids right, and started the cycle over by teaching them to do the same. Now my grandkids are benefitting from the cycle. It works. We are blessed. Good video.

[@jslugbug37]

The democrats plain and simple

[@Jesus-kt5dc]

*If anything is that the black community doesn't demand anything from them. If the black community moved towards a 3rd party, things would begin to change.*

[@billmelater6470]

A lot of it really took a turn with LBJ.

[@frankbussey7781]

Please explain!

[@billmelater6470]

@@frankbussey7781 Well that's no small topic. The abstract is that the domestic programs that started under his "Great Society" led to market distortions and government mandated barriers to entry and no small amount of learned dependency/helplessness. For greater details, I would dive into Thomas Sowell's works. I recommend the books (Vision of the Anointed, for starters) or if you prefer, one of his many talks/presentations that can be found on KZbin.

[@iamtheoffenderofall]

@@frankbussey7781 WOW....Holy fricken.....just wow. Clearly you dont know the Great Society. But I can actually go further back.....FDR was the one who started the welfare for blacks. That caused a normally conservative race of people to swing toward liberalism/socialism.

[@stayalive390]

I wish everyone in the world would watch this video. The three men interviewed gave some great points, each of them gave the keys to defeating poverty.

[@jeanheard4615]

I got pregnant at 18 and I got on welfare I was on it for a year my mom kept telling me that you need a job one year in January I did not get my check I called and went to the office they told me that I needed a address to receive a check and my mom did not want anymore checks coming to her house then they were mailing the checks out I went home and I asked my mom how could you do that she said welfare is to help you not to take care of you get a job I got a job and I am 70 years old and had a job for 35 years now I am retired I love and miss my mom and dad I am thankful for all they did in raising me

[@jacquelyne2714]

There is a lack of emphasis of owning our own businesses. Not necessarily working for someone else. We have the ability to create our own jobs. It is just that our peers do not respect the entrepreneurial experience. It means that the person has less time, not more time, to play. They are not rich, they have to put more money in the business to keep it growing. They also have to have respect for themselves and each other. That respect ties into customer service. Service industries do not require as much startup as retail. Children must be groomed to think that way. Even something simple as selling girl scout cookies or having a lemonade stand. No one is going to care more about you than you care about yourself. Self-sufficiency is less risky than assistance.

[@NTGNatural]

I stopped being friends with a guy I knew for years because he just flat out told me he wanted to mooch off of my future success should I attain it, yet he did not want to help me try to attain it. Watching a youtube video about investing and wealth while hes scrolling through his facebook feed he says "yo man im pooooor what do u want me to do bruh??? We black ppl man, I feel like we always gon be poor anyway, why should I invest?, I might die tomorrow.,.. may as well spend my money right???, just dont forget about me when u make your millions cuz wes family u kno" lol disgusting right? Its really messed up right? Sad but true. Of all my black friends and acquaintances only a handful have legit side businesses... and out of that handful maybe 2 care about growing and investing into their businesses...

[@AuroraBoarder1]

@@NTGNatural - good for you! I made the mistake of allowing a shyster care home owner to leach off me. It almost put my life in danger. Fortunately, I was rescued by my pastor. Moral of the story: WATCH YOUR FRIENDS!!!

[@YariSoul3604]

Very well said. At the end of the day all we really have is each other and that’s all we need period ✊🏾

[@TheSkankingDevil]

Thanks for making this video! I'm a White guy, and I've been trying recently to better understand the Black experience in America. I feel like you've helped me gain some valuable perspectives. Thank you!!

[@knasheed8092]

This mayor is on point! Very insightful, very intelligent! The brother is deep. Wow!

[@misterunderbridge2351]

Great Society programs and Affirmative Action disenfranchised Black men. Incentivised broken families. When these programs failed; the answer was the 1994 Crime Bill.