Unemployment one indicator, but does not prove economic progress in African American communities

Just because you say you're not a racist means nothing.

Help people economically, spiritually, and psychologically to prove your point!

U.S. President Donald Trump is fast to answer critics who call him "racist" with indications that unemployment is down for African Americans during his Administration, but what is the real economic outlook for people of color in our country?

Let's first take a look at poverty and economic development in Mississipi, a state Trump recently called "The Great State of Mississippi."

Mississippi is the poorest state in the United States. According to the Clarion Ledger newspaper, "More than a third of Mississippi children are stranded in poverty — higher than during the Great Recession." (https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2015/07/21/mississippi-children-living-poverty/30494287/)

"Mississippi’s Black population was 1,143,789 in 2014 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The actual percentage of African Americans in Mississippi was 38% which makes it the largest percent of African Americans of any state in the country," according to search engine BING.

Mississippi's flag still resembles the confederate flag.

I've traveled through this state, known for its brutality against black people, and realize it's a dangerous place for people of color.  My family inherited land there but quickly sold it because of its bloody history. It's a beautiful place, I kid you not, but I'm sure some communities could resemble "Shitholes" after suffering through many natural disasters.

If Trump wants to show that he's not racist or elitist, maybe he should start trying to help folks in Mississippi instead of spending weekends in Mar-a-Lago. I called the Grand Bear Golf Club in Saucier and talked to the manager and head pro. "Trump has never been here, not in the 12 years I've been here," said Ian Kahn. "I don't think we will be inviting him down here anytime soon," Kahn said. 

I contacted Kelly in Mississippi Republican Governor Phil Bryant's office and asked whether President Trump had ever visited the state. "Yes, he was just here at the opening of the Civil Rights Museum," she told me.

When I asked whether Pres. Trump talked with the governor or African Americans about economic development issues, she asked me to email Clay Chandler, communications director, to answer those questions. I am awaiting his reply and will update this post as soon as the information is received. She told me it may take a while for a reply since the legislature is in session.