You can never redistribute wealth only poverty. Because of the natural inequities of man and the nature of wealth it is impossible for all men to be rich. It is possible for all men to be poor. Just ask any Socialist they can tell you how. — Captain Compassion
In DC black people are not buying the Socialist message. There was an articulate young black man, a self declared Socialist of the Marxist/Leninist variety and he only got about 3.5% of the total vote for Council.
On the other hand the Democrats of DC have done a splendid job of making it very difficult for any poor person to be an independent entrepreneur by becoming a street vendor, driving a neighborhood vegetable/fruit truck, renting out a room, or starting a small business. Then again, Republicans have not done much either.