How Do We Reduce It For Black Children? [Video]

As we approach 2025, Black Americans are urgently seeking solutions to eradicate poverty, a critical issue within our community. With inflation soaring, wages remaining stagnant, and the cost of living rising, families fear they may struggle to afford necessities and support their children.

A 2022 study by the Center on Poverty and Social Policy at Columbia University revealed a stark reality: in 1970, Black children were over three times as likely as their white counterparts to live in poverty, a disparity that persists today. This Black-white child poverty gap serves as a barometer of racial inequality in the United States, highlighting how deeply embedded racism is in our socioeconomic system. It underscores the imperative for our leaders to evaluate and enhance social policies aimed at narrowing this gap.

The study also underscores the critical role of in-kind benefits, and non-monetary benefits, such as housing subsidies and food stamps, in supporting Black children. These benefits significantly …