Donald Trump hails African-Americans contributions to U.S. history
This comes as a shock to hundreds of thousands of African-Americans who fear their existence was at stake in the land of liberty, but the 45th president of the US was about to surprise them with warm heartfelt encouragement and action plan for the black American.
Praises also went to the black legends who have helped make America what it is today. President John Trump was full of praise and admiration to distinguished black folks..Detailed below is what every African-American will like to see about Mr. Trump’s vision for the African-American community..
U.S. President Donald Trump attends an African American History Month listening session, accompanied by the Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson (C) at the Roosevelt room of the White House in Washington, U.S., February 1, 2017.
Flanked by Ben Carson, his pick to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development, top aide Omarosa Manigault, and a number of other African American supporters from his campaign days, in the meeting termed “listening session” Mr. Trump hailed African-American contributions to U.S. history.
In an opening statement, Mr. Trump praised some historical figures, including Rosa Parks and Harriet Tubman.
Talking about the abolitionist, Frederick Douglass the President said he was “someone who has done a terrific job that is now being recognized by more and more people.”
The president also referenced some plans he had to improve African-American communities, including a push for better schools and better law enforcement in urban areas.
“We need more jobs, better wages… we’re going to work very hard in the inner city,” Mr. Trump said. “We need safer communities and we’re going to do that with law enforcement.”
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