[Lonesome in Massachussets]

I think his point might be, that current government policies have destroyed whatever jobs or opportunities might exist in those places.

In the 1950's black teens were employed in wage paying jobs (as opposed to paper routes or shoveling snow) at higher rates than white teens. Black kids hustled and did whatever kind of work they could find. The "Great Society" has been an unmitigated disaster (is there any other kind?) for the black community.

[cnsmom]

It’s the govt fault. My college educated brother who grew up in one of the richest zip codes in America has never had a job because he gets everything from the California welfare system. He knows how to work the system he’s an expert on getting everything paid for. He has raised 3 sons in his image and California is paying to feed his 150lb mastiff dog in a three bedroom apt. Wake up America some people need welfare and some dont