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I can't help but feel like this is some sort of sabotage attempt by someone at the NYT. They have a campaign to ask for donations for the needy, so they highlight a family w/ 3 adults still living with their mother, who has children by multiple fathers, is obviously gaming the welfare system, and is encouraging her kids to pursue a child's dream instead of getting a foot into the real world. Really? This is the spotlight that you want to shine on a family "in need."
The best this spotlight does is perpetuate the stereotypes about Black women, dead beat fathers, and lazy youth.
Which is why your namesake posted this story on here in the first place..........
No, and they're not. They're getting the help they need through the city's programs for low-income families. I just question the agenda of whoever thought that their story was deserving of the spotlight, considering there's still one adult who's financial contribution to their situation is noticeably absent -- the 20 y/o son.
For them to be getting $790 monthly in food stamps....how significant do you think his contributions are? I'd say not very.
I can't help but feel like this is some sort of sabotage attempt by someone at the NYT. They have a campaign to ask for donations for the needy, so they highlight a family w/ 3 adults still living with their mother, who has children by multiple fathers, is obviously gaming the welfare system, and is encouraging her kids to pursue a child's dream instead of getting a foot into the real world. Really? This is the spotlight that you want to shine on a family "in need."
The best this spotlight does is perpetuate the stereotypes about Black women, dead beat fathers, and lazy youth.
Do you live in Brooklyn? It's possible that food prices in Brooklyn could be higher than where you live
Brownsville?? The majority of the people who live in that community are on assistance. But they could always hop on a train and go to Costco which is in Brooklyn.
No, and they're not. They're getting the help they need through the city's programs for low-income families. I just question the agenda of whoever thought that their story was deserving of the spotlight, considering there's still one adult who's financial contribution to their situation is noticeably absent -- the 20 y/o son.
She is low-income, her sons and daughter are no-income. She claims that she was a nurse's aid. She can register with any number of agencies and get work - certified or not - and make well over minimum wage.
For them to be getting $790 monthly in food stamps....how significant do you think his contributions are? I'd say not very.
Exactly. And there's no explanation for why his contribution is what it is. I'm assuming the younger son is in still in school, but the other one? It's so noticeably absent that it feels like a set up.
Seriously, this article literally contains on all the worst stereotypes about the Black community.
$790 a month in foodstamps....and they always run out?
I am from a household of 5... My food bill for the month NEVER goes past $500
I'm sorry...it simply DOES NOT take $790 monthly to feed a household of 5... And I am being generous since you can buy anything in the supermarket with an EBT card. I'm talking junk food, whole food (even organic)...
People in this country are amazing..... In an awful way.
They must live in a food desert. lol
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