Willie Wilson: Illinois politicians party as Black communities fall further behind – Chicago Tribune*

"Black leadership that does not prioritize economic infrastructure, such as schools, banks, construction companies, grocery stores, businesses and skilled trades, will continue to oversee poorer and economically fragile communities. We celebrate the historic number of Black elected officials, but without any real tangible progress for the Black community, there is no reason to party. "
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Mark F
5 months ago

Black elected officials know there is only so much money to spread around and have decided to concentrate it…on themselves.

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