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The Black progress Trump boasts about is an illusion to some

By Mona Austin (The Slice): In early October the White House hosted a group of young Blacks. With phones raised, they were excited to be in the White House. This groups included some of the ususal supporters who show up when there is an initiative involving Blacks. Form the optics and energ in the East room on tis particular night seemd to contradict the logn-standing narrative that Trump is unpopular among African Americans. The White House continues to exaggerate about the president's support for African Americans and the economic progress of the group. From meeting with Black pastors and supporters to  bragging about support for Blacks in tweets,t the president and several of his staff members are spinning the truth about their relationship with the Black community.  Trump has yet to address the tragedies Blacks have faced throughout his entire presidency.  While there are programs ear-marked for African Americans the Trump Administration fails gravely on social...