After the progress made during the Civil Rights era, Black Americans finally believed they could achieve the American dream that was available only for white Americans. Advancements in education, civil rights and increased homeownership were proof that Black folks were slowly but surely moving on up in the nation. But within a single year, practically all of this progress was put on pause when President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Now, Black Americans are about twice as likely to say say that the American dream was never possible, according to a Pew Research study. And can you really blame them? Outside of ongoing inflation, a shaky job market and growing political tension in the country, Black Americans are still struggling to cope with an administration set on reverting back to the past. Read more at www.theroot.com.
