(05-20-2017 11:37 AM)Cletus Wrote:  Sad commentary

(05-21-2017 09:30 PM)21-17 Best Time I Ever Ha Wrote:  More than half of our population has little access to things most white folks take for granted, which makes life exponentially harder. And in this town, their own representatives are completely sold out to the plantation-mentality, non-progressive older white guy power elite. The younger generation here is trying to make a statement and a difference. Yes, many here are socially unaware.

(05-20-2017 07:06 AM)TG4 Wrote:  Move it to Hernandoe?

http://wreg.com/2017/05/19/group-to-protest-against-memphis-in-may-bbq-contest/?utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_content=592029e604d30126f7539f4c&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter

(05-21-2017 06:36 AM)TG4 Wrote:  Made it safely in and out of Downtown Memphis last night without a hitch. LOTS of MPD presence at every intersection along Front St. from Madison to ML King.

Slept well at the brand new Hampton Inn Germantown under the watchful eye of Bert56 and his buddies right next door. This place will be my home base during Football season.

(05-23-2017 10:34 AM)AlonsoWDC Wrote:  White bread is the worst.

(05-23-2017 03:36 PM)AlonsoWDC Wrote:  lol, you right

You know what I meant, though.

(05-24-2017 10:12 AM)JTiger Wrote:  

(05-23-2017 03:36 PM)AlonsoWDC Wrote:  lol, you right

You know what I meant, though.

Haha

I do know what you meant but tried to bring some levity to the situation

(05-21-2017 09:57 PM)karter25 Wrote:  

(05-21-2017 09:30 PM)21-17 Best Time I Ever Ha Wrote:  More than half of our population has little access to things most white folks take for granted, which makes life exponentially harder. And in this town, their own representatives are completely sold out to the plantation-mentality, non-progressive older white guy power elite. The younger generation here is trying to make a statement and a difference. Yes, many here are socially unaware.

No access to what white folks have. NONSENSE. Hard work and determination to break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy will go a long way to making a person an asset and not a burden to the taxpayers. 3rd and 4th generation people living in government assistance living, that was intended for SHORT TERM needs, doesn't give a person the desire or drive to better themselves. Teenagers having multiple babies doesn't do much for a person's ability to better themselves. Many open jobs go unfilled because employers can't find workers, yet go to certain parts of town and see able bodied men and women doing NOTHING all day instead of trying to find a job. Take a visit to the Penal Farm, Women's Jail East or 201 Poplar and see the racial makeup of the inmates. I am on the streets of Memphis all day and in various neighborhoods and a majority of people living in poverty do absolutely nothing to better their situation. Steve Cohen and the politicians they continue to elect have done very little to help their constituents. They promise to make their lives better and yet, I believe close to 50% of Memphians live below the poverty level. If you want to better your way of life, it is up to you to make it happen. The color of your skin has nothing to do with desire, work ethic and integrity. I am totally aware of these facts and I see the good and bad of the area everyday. Blaming race for people's inability to get ahead in life is an excuse and totally untrue.

(05-26-2017 11:40 AM)SayWhat? Wrote:  

(05-21-2017 09:57 PM)karter25 Wrote:  

(05-21-2017 09:30 PM)21-17 Best Time I Ever Ha Wrote:  More than half of our population has little access to things most white folks take for granted, which makes life exponentially harder. And in this town, their own representatives are completely sold out to the plantation-mentality, non-progressive older white guy power elite. The younger generation here is trying to make a statement and a difference. Yes, many here are socially unaware.

No access to what white folks have. NONSENSE. Hard work and determination to break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy will go a long way to making a person an asset and not a burden to the taxpayers. 3rd and 4th generation people living in government assistance living, that was intended for SHORT TERM needs, doesn't give a person the desire or drive to better themselves. Teenagers having multiple babies doesn't do much for a person's ability to better themselves. Many open jobs go unfilled because employers can't find workers, yet go to certain parts of town and see able bodied men and women doing NOTHING all day instead of trying to find a job. Take a visit to the Penal Farm, Women's Jail East or 201 Poplar and see the racial makeup of the inmates. I am on the streets of Memphis all day and in various neighborhoods and a majority of people living in poverty do absolutely nothing to better their situation. Steve Cohen and the politicians they continue to elect have done very little to help their constituents. They promise to make their lives better and yet, I believe close to 50% of Memphians live below the poverty level. If you want to better your way of life, it is up to you to make it happen. The color of your skin has nothing to do with desire, work ethic and integrity. I am totally aware of these facts and I see the good and bad of the area everyday. Blaming race for people's inability to get ahead in life is an excuse and totally untrue.

The actual number is just under 30% of Memphians live below the poverty line. In US cities having about 1 million, Memphis is the poorest. But the most concerning numbers are the percentage of children living below the poverty line in Memphis, and that is about 48% of which the largest portion of that 48% is African-American and Hispanic.