I can only go by what I see. I've seen parts of where I live burn in riots. I've watched communities transformed into mirrors of the countries the new majorities came from. If I had to pick, attempting to be as objective as I can, the pushing is coming from leadership in Black Communities in collusion with leadership at the state and federal level.
Imagine being born into a community where you are taught the poverty you live in is caused by others, and there is little to no chance to raise above it without being dependent on these leaders. Imagine fathers, humiliated by lack of opportunity, leaving their families to fend for themselves while they seek relief in alcohol, drugs, crime, or other relationships.
Think how many Grandparents are raising their grandchildren. What is it about these Grandparents that makes them capable to raise children, but their own children incapable? Think of the time when both grew up. Think of the policies and messaging that was taking place for each.
So the push is self fulfilling, having received the first shove from leaders who use propaganda and fear as a means of gaining power. Once moving, exploitation is simple.
As I wrote, my heart breaks for the kids especially. It angers and frustrates me to see the willingness of leadership to exploit these kids, and these struggling families.
