James Thomas Webb says "NO" to Black and Jobless in America
One Hundred and Twenty Two Billion Dollars for CRA Reinvested spent in low income and in African American communities across America since 1977? Right, sure it was. We all know where the money went. Downtown redevelopment of high-rise buildings, river front high end development and many other areas which lined the coffers and pockets of all But the poor and the needy, is where the money went.
American Greed at its worst. Gentrification pushing the original inhabitants out of their native land into less desirable conditions.....the natives...does this sound familiar...has this happened in our blessed America before? Was it even when we discovered America? Surely some things have changed in appearance,-..But maybe not in substance..
Maybe I would feel better, if of the 122 Billion Dollars spent in the name of CRA that some substantial funds, at least created jobs for the tens of millions of young men and women who were indeed the natives to our inner cities. Not only were jobs Not created for the natives, but large Development interest worked sagaciously to justify their poor "good faith efforts" to find them and put them to work. Oh yea, but they were not registered in the minority business registry. You are right they were not because they, my friend, were not even invited to the meeting by their own leadership. Some of their leadership was too busy cutting deals "for first class" office space and salaries, to consider the needs of these,..(the least of these).."First tier laborers" .
Well just Hang on fellows, there are some who have not forgotten "The Common Man" of all races. There are still many from all ethnic, social and religious persuasions that have the ability to look beyond themselves and to think about the least of these. One is James Thomas Webb.
James Thomas Webb works day and night building relationships with tradesmen. Hardworking men and women who are serious about going to work and continuing to work rebuilding distressed affordable homes. Some have tools and equipment; others have to be teamed under those who are better equipped. His motto is come just as you are. But be serious about the trade. James Thomas Webb tries to instill in the teams which he works with to grow, that they, Act Justly, Love Mercy, and that they Walk humbly, with Their God. He looks for the best in people.
And history shows that if serious and hard working men and women are given a chance and provided with sustained jobs, not only will they excel but they will far exceed our Wildest Expectations. It is a powerful thing to believe in People, Webb says, it is bigger than us, and when we believe in others, favor is stacked up in HIGH PLACES. That Favor which will Save America.
James T Webb
Master Builder
