President Trump implemented policies that aimed to boost opportunities for the Black community, creating a more inclusive economy. He provided More funding for Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and any othre President in history and expanded school choice, allowing more Black Americans to pursue the American Dream.
One major accomplishment was the signing of the FIRST STEP ACT, a historic law that reduced sentences for nonviolent drug crimes, 90 percent of those who have had their sentences reduced Were Black Americans.
President Trump also launched the “Ready to Work” Initiative, helping released prisoners secure meaningful employment.
To further support former prisoners, Trump proposed the Second Step Act, aiming to create opportunities for their reintegration into society through partnerships with businesses.
Under Trump’s leadership, Black Americans experienced unprecedented economic success, with record-low unemployment rates, more job opportunities, and higher incomes.
Over 1.4 million Black Americans found employment between Trump’s 2016 election and February 2020, and Black poverty reached a historic low in 2019.
The administration designated thousands of Opportunity Zones, attracting private investment to minority communities. Additionally, a $1 billion fund for minority-owned businesses was established, and Trump advocated for school choice legislation to improve educational options, particularly in inner cities.
Trump’s budget proposals allocated significant federal funding for school choice and increased investment in HBCUs by 14 percent. The administration also forgave over $300 million in debt for HBCUs affected by natural disasters and provided financial support for schools facing difficulties.
Trump’s efforts extended to higher education, with the signing of the FUTURE Act, which permanently funded HBCUs and simplified financial aid applications. Furthermore, he worked with Congress to lift the ban on Pell Grants for summer classes.
Opportunity Zones had attracted $75 billion in funds and driven $52 billion of new investment in economically distressed communities, creating at least 500,000 new jobs For Black Americans.
Approximately 1 million Black Americans will be lifted from poverty as a result of these new investments.
Deregulation had an especially beneficial impact on low-income Americans who pay a much higher share of their incomes for overregulation.
The unemployment rate reached 3.5 percent, the lowest in a half-century.
Achieved 40 months in a row with more job openings than job-hirings.
More Americans reported being employed than ever before – nearly 160 million.
Jobless claims hit a nearly 50-year low.
Lowest Inflation Rates in Years.
President Trump signed Music Modernization Act into law that significantly increased royalty earning of Black Artists who were treated very poorly.
