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How to Destroy the Black Family

Society
United States
Started June 17, 2026

In the ​latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Delano Squires joins in to discuss his recent book, The Vanishing Black Family: How Welfare. The post How to Destroy the Black Family appeared first on First Things

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 17, 2026
Criticizing welfare ignores systemic issues like racism and economic inequality that are primary contributors to challenges faced by Black families.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 17, 2026
Addressing the decline of the Black family requires a multifaceted approach that includes economic, educational, and community support systems.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 17, 2026
Promoting two-parent households as the ideal family structure overlooks the diverse and resilient forms of family that exist within the Black community.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 17, 2026
The discussion around the Black family must consider historical context, including the impact of slavery and segregation on family dynamics today.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jun 17, 2026
Welfare policies have contributed to the breakdown of the Black family structure by incentivizing dependency rather than self-sufficiency.
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