LETTER: Facts refute claim that blacks have done better under Trump

August 08, 2018

To Ozaukee Press,
   In a recent letter to the editor in Ozaukee Press, Andy Dieringer stated: “He (Trump) has done more for the African Americans than the Democrats did in 50 years.” No facts were provided to support that opinion. Here are some facts garnered from the Brookings Institute and the Economic Policy Institute to challenge that thinking:
   Hate crimes are up 12.5% in the 10 largest cities over the past year.
       Racial profiling and police violence against racial and ethnic minorities

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LETTER: Facts refute claim that blacks have done better under Trump