The Hill: Democrats Depend on Black Voters But Do Nothing for Us. Here's How to Fix That

It's no secret that Democrats have long controlled major coastal cities of the United States. Politicians running as Republicans have not won city-wide election in any of the 10 largest cities since Michael Bloomberg's first election as New York City mayor, and in many cities, it's literally been decades. Yet despite the remarkable loyalty showed to Democrats by Black voters, they have completely abandoned these voters on the most important issues to their daily lives.

The truth is, the Black community hasn't benefited from improvements in urban economies or quality of life, and we remain disproportionately represented as the victims of crime. It's long past time for Democrats to take concrete actions that actually move the needle and provide for the needs of Black Americans.