Black women did not create welfare; however, they became the face of it when its origin was for white widowed women. If you've ever wondered how Black women became associated with welfare in America's social perception, you're about to discover a history that will transform your understanding. Spoiler alert: What you think you know about the story may not reveal the complete truth. The Real Origin of Welfare Picture this: It's 1935, and America is drowning in the Great Depression. President Franklin D. Roosevelt launches his New Deal, creating the foundation of what we now call "welfare." But here's what your history books probably didn't emphasize: these programs were designed by white people, for white people. Understanding this context helps us appreciate the complexities behind our social systems today. The Aid to Dependent Children (ADC) program was initially designed with a narrow focus, specifically to assist white widowed wome...
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