Our politicians are making sure those in foreign lands are taken care of. Every time we give another 100 Billion, the politicians say, we HAVE to be the leader. But you help others after you help your own people/country first. Other countries don’t give what they don’t have, like us. We don’t know when to say, enough is enough, Ukraine!! The Bible says take care of your own first! You use the same model to run a country, as you would a household, otherwise you’re worse than an infidel, if you put others first!
I grew up in South Jackson. It was beautiful and vibrant. We were heartbroken when we were run out of our homes because of the crime. We had to move out to survive. It breaks my heart to see this because this was my home growing up in the 70 and 80’s. The city is corrupt. They pocket the money that is suppose to be used for the city.
man that sucks, are you hopeful for it improve, is there something the masses of good people can do or is it all in the leadership of the cities' hands?
@@m3vm3 the "good people" in Jackson are unanimously outnumbered by the bad, it is a fact of life, the people in charge are all corrupt. It's rotten from top to bottom, the only way to save Jackson is to fire the mayor & entire city council & do a complete overhaul, which will never happen. Even then, given it's history, the people they replace them with would probably be just as bad or even worse
Yes, and I remember when the change happened. I don’t know if you remember back in the day when you could watch public access tv, councilman Louis Armstrong (who went to prison for a year for bribery) and Kenneth Stokes would be in the meetings railroading all the progress of developments unless it was a minority owned business that got the bid. That led to them picking the bids and causing their handpicked companies to win the bids. Jackson was booming at that time and then overnight, the bottom fell out. People started seeing the infrastructure crumbling and moved out to the suburbs causing the housing prices to plummet. My dad was lucky to have equity in his house when he sold it in 1993. One year later he would’ve lost money on the sale. About that time crime started increasing as well as the gangs and the gangsta rap culture started to make its way in. It wasn’t long before Jackson would become annually the per capita murder capital of America
We send tens of billions to other countries every year, hundreds of billions on war machines, but neglect our own cities and infrastructure. Thank you for showing the world the USA. You're both brave and honest to do all this, it's the mirror that we need to see.
The "red" states in this country get 40% more federal money than "blue" states per capita. Gee I wonder why? "Blue" states account for 71% of gdp. "Red" states are just poorly run, no other explanation.
In the spirit of your statement, agreed. However, the primary responsibility for Jackson, Mississippi lies with the state of Mississippi. You're referring to the federal budget. The people have a say about the federal government. It lies with voting for the right people for your representative and senator. I hate to say it, but these people get exactly what they vote for. Bottom line. And if they don't vote? That is essentially saying the same thing. Inaction in itself is action.
To keep America safe will indeed cost money. That's why we don't get attacked often. Ukraine is part of that plan (which is to weaken 1 of our main adversaries, Russia)
@@christianlendo7787 Ukraine is part of what plan? Invaded by Russia in 2014, before that Rusia took 1/3 of Georgia, whole Chechenya, Dagestan, North Osetia. Whole Europe constantly has to deal with their dirty tricks, amounition warehouses exploded in Czech Republic etc etc. War is here all the time.
Every politician should have all their assets seized and sold for public gain all thrown I'm prison or stretched out on rope uti this happens and no consequences for the ppl that will destroy your life if you do what they do
I’m sorry but that’s just not true. And let me be clear. I am the LAST person to miss an opportunity at blaming our elected leaders (both sides are giant catastrophic traitorous disgraces) but it’s a certain type of person that made Jackson what it is today. Giving money to someone who has no discipline and doesn’t know the value of hard work is not going to solve their problems.
This is what happens when you lose your tax base. It takes tax revenue and economic development to maintain infrastructure. Jackson has been depopulating for the past 40 years. It has been abandoned by its middle class.
Jackson was hopping in the mid 80’s. Metro center mall and everything in its vincinity including Hoopers stereo. The I 55 stretch was doing well, remember Bennigins restaurant. The North Park mall was new, but at the time was still nothing compared to Metrocenter. I hate what has happened to Jackson. And they say Mobile is the second most dangerous city, really? Shreveport is far worse and compared to Jackson, Shreveport is pretty safe. I would say New Orleans is probably safer than Jackson and that is crazy.
A few years ago I had the occasion to stay in Jackson and while I was checking into my motel in the rain at night I accidently dropped $150 out of my pocket. A short time later I as going through the lobby and was called to the desk where there was standing two large gentlemen that said "that's her". They had seen me lose the money and turned it into the desk. It was my memory of Jackson.
I finished high school in Moss Point, Mississippi many years ago...My brother went to Jackson State in Jackson...I love Mississippi, the people are so wonderful and kind...
I’m a Mississippi girl born and raised. I grew up in Jackson. And, it’s been getting worse year after year but of course people know why. It’s obvious. No person in their right mind regardless of race wants to live next to people who take no pride in themselves or their property. The working class moved away, taking their tax dollars with them. When you’re content living on government subsidies this is what you end up with……blight, crime, and failed infrastructure. Now those left behind blame those that moved away for the downfall. The people of Jackson have no way out of the hole that they themselves have dug. They could request federal help but there are so many corrupt politicians the money would never make it to the streets.
At this point, what would Federal help do that would make a difference on a community that tears things apart , including families ? What is the real source of the problem that keeps these Jackson citizens from caring about their own homes ?
Depends on how you are judging. If you are a truck driver just looking at buildings, roads, etc, then Portland is clearly nicer. If you are talking about living there as a random person, that's a different story (maybe).
It worked in Canada. The Hells Angels and biker gangs did more to clean up a city then the cops there did. Petty thefts were almost non visitant after that. As soon as things got better? The cops decided it was safe to "Arrest" the people who cleaned up the Streets of the Canadian city. Now there worse then ever. Always reminds me of the phrase "We are the government, and we are here to halp!
The Supreme Court could fix this. Getting rid of the Voting Rights Act allowed one party to Gerrymander legislative districts, to use all the money on their districts without voters revolt.
The federal government sends a lot of money to Jackson. As you can see, it isn't well spent. George Soros lines the pockets of the mayor and other representatives.
Nick, you're not familiar with the South. That tree wasn't planted in the pothole. It GREW there naturally. As you can see, the town is being reclaimed by the swamp in which it was built. I was impressed that the only decent building on the downtown street was a FUNERAL HOME! My God!
Given the amount of murders the funeral home owners are probably insanely wealthy. Regardless, Jackson looks like a very cool, if derelict, swampy town. Honestly looks like a great set for a horror movie.
Hi, Nick. Im a Mississippi resident who grew up in Jackson and recently moved to another, better city. You did a great job covering the many issues in Jackson. I see many comments about the fact that most people seem to have decent vehicles. The reason that we all have to have cars is because public transportation is basically non-existent. The buses do not go out of Jackson so if you work in surrounding areas ( which most people do because as you pointed out, many businesses have closed) you can't rely on the city bus. Also, they only run until early evening and are notoriously slow,you have to make many transfers to get from one end of town to the other. I wish people who've never experienced living in a situation like this would not be so quick to judge. Most people in Jackson are just trying to live their lives. The crime and criminals are a huge problem. The criminals are actually a fairly concentrated group that need to be dealt with. Mississippi does not pay law enforcement or any city/ state salaries enough to live on. Just go to the city and state websites and search available jobs and compare the pay to that of other cities and states. I drove trucks otr for a few years, and I was able to experience other cities/states and while they all have their issues Jackson is really in it's own lane. I have two undergrad degrees and started driving trucks just to make a decent living. I worked in social services and education for years. I was a hone visitor for a well known child sponsor program. Mississippi and West Virginia were the only two states in the US to qualify for the program because they were the only states on the same socioeconomic level as the third world countries that they operated in.😢💔
Hopelessness and despair all over our country. No more "middle" class. .You are a have or a have-not. And prices just keep going up. I feel sad for our children.
As depressed as many perceive, i find it eeriely beautiful and GREEN! You can still see that history from the footage you shared💚 May all be RESTORED in Jackson
Just a couple more years till the black on black kill themselves off, then all those Hispanic immigrants are going to inherit the place and rebuild it. You know them Hispanics are the only race standing outside Home Depot ready get picked and hired to work with building skills or ready to learn a trade.
I moved to Mississippi from Arizona last year and it is so sad and impoverished here! My family is actively trying to help people make changes in our community
Omg, my daughter is considering attending Jackson State. And we’re from Phx, AZ. I’ve never been there, I’m glad I came across this video. This is outrageous.
I went to Jackson state... best time. I loved Jackaon. It's much different being there as a local vs going to JSU. She will not have to be in those areas. She'll go past then of course but I loved it!
@@nativempress Your daughter will be fine… the areas she will gravitate to will be nothing like what the video shows… tell her to stay away from the Pookies and Ray Rays and she will have the time of her life!!!
The problem is the people that have been elected to be in control are incompetent at their jobs and if you’re guest says I don’t know again I will throw up.
It's too late to and way too expensive to restore these cities anyway. To create you must first destroy, and by destroy you must remove all the blight, not to mention the residents don't even take care of their direct surroundings- or themselves.
@@TurboThundaI live in west Jackson. If only the issues with trash collection were the only problem. Every day I see trash lining the sides of the road, usually between corner stores and housing. Nobody cares here. They just drop along the way.
A good portion of Mississippi and Louisiana are closer to third world countries than they are to the rest of the US. It is sad because a lot of the people in those states are really good people that deserve better.
I've seen run-down neighborhoods before, but I've never felt this way. This was actually upsetting; that people were living in some of these homes; in these conditions.
@@Jeff-sp7bg I have been to many rundown neighborhoods. I just have the belief that nobody should be living in dilapidated buildings like this or squalor. Nobody deserves this. Not even the people I dislike or don't get along with should never have to live like this. It's very heartbreaking to see this taking place in the richest country in the world.
The Govmt. don't care!! and this is ALL races not just Black!! America should be ashamed of themselves and having the nerve to give our dollars to the so-called immigrants that are technically illegal.
Jacksons problems started when the Federal government prohibited disposal of asbestos containing demolition debris in regular landfills. Properly disposing of a dilapidated structure went from $300 to $30k. Every city like this would benefit from an asbestos certified landfill.
@Rovingdog628 he also says man's law is God's law, amd our laws say this givernment is corrupt and its out DUTY to overthrow it and resustain the correct flow of justice and dispersion of taxes fairly, not squanderously.
At the same time there are way to many people looking to the government instead of helping themselves. Even the poorest USA people have way more than poor people in other countries have. People in the USA tend to be entitled whereas poor people in other countries tend to be more resourceful and not as quick to play victim as they don’t have that option. Family has declined in the USA with over seventy percent of black families headed by single mothers and the rates of single motherhood raising among whites and other groups.
I have lived in a third world country. Anyone in Jacksonville could walk to a better situation. In a third world country you can't get away as easy as a few days walking.
@@johnowens5342 Nobody is going to Put them up for free. Moving may be more difficult than what you think it is. In the 1960s many blacks moved to northern cities and ended up in worse situations than the ones they left in the south. It is in more recent years that southern cities and rural areas have been experiencing the crime problems in northern areas in large part because of people moving back down south bringing teenagers that are already part of the hood, and bringing their bad habits to the south.
@@1968dogg Exactly Lynn. It cant get better. It is the exact story in everyone of these places including the numerous excuses as to why its somebody elses fault
@@jimdep6542 It should be mutual. That was a time when the government was doing a LOT for the people. And the people had hope and optimism and confidence in how the country was developing. For a while it was very good. The government stopped doing their duty for the people.
@@jaykay415 Isn't the government doing more now for impoverished people than they did back in the early 60 "s........such as foodstamps, welfare checks, child care assistance, free school lunch programs, food banks, domestic violence and substance abuse support groups, etc ?
If you visit Jackson, get your hotel in Brandon or Flowood, totally different. Side note, Madison dictates how your building can look, they all are pretty much same design.
I work in Mississippi. I had to go to Jackson every year for conferences and I hated it! We recently changed the venue to flowood and I prefer it soooo much!
What’s happened he asks? Nobody cares about anything anymore except getting paid and doing as little as possible to get it ! To see Jackson like this and many others places in America is beyond sad !! 😮
@@DonTrump-sv1si Yes. Through the leaders they elect to serve them. Unfortunately, in America, the two main political parties are controlled by Wall Street. That's why nothing has changed in over 40 years. Other than the downward standard of living.
Who was the ones holding that wealth? Look at NY, is that kind of wealth? If it is, it is not good. Just a few people are the ones with the money, the others are just surviving. Let's not talk about Florida.
I was simply stating a fact. Mississippi was wealthy because of cotton. Slave labor made the wealth possible. A percentage of the wealthy planters acquired their land from the Government for fighting in the Revolution.
I’ve been watching Nick’s RUclips channel for a few years now and I feel it is safe to say he is better journalist than most any Fox CNN etc. Very hands on.
It's time the people of the US realize that Fox News, CNN etc. are controlled by the Deep State. Properties are so far apart from each other there's no community spirit. It's as if people in those areas are sitting back and waiting for politicians to do everything for them. Why don't the residents get themselves organised and deal with the situation.
Fox News wasn't set up as journalism, it's effectively state TV. Founded by Rupert Murdoch, who doesn't like journalism and doesn't believe in objectivity.
I visited in 1968 as a 14 year old Chicago boy. It was March and the temps were in the 70s "beautiful sunshine and green wooded areas" separating quaint little towns that each had it's own personality. Lots of small motels with little swimming pools and plenty of restaurants all with their own distinct menu and ambiance. I really liked it. That was back when there was industry in those small (and large) towns/cities.
Glad you guys were able to make it out. Many other families are still imprisoned there, lets pray one day they can buy their freedom and make it out before it’s too late.
Born in Jackson Mississippi in the 1960. I had the best education in America. Seeing this podcast in retirement from a north Atlantic island archipelago is really sad.
I have my manufacturing done in China because it’s the only way I can afford to have my products made. Also, the idea that you could move that business - which requires hundreds of thousands of dollars of equipment, plus people skilled enough to operate it and keep it running - to a place like this makes me LOL and SMH
BS, it’s a cultural issue from top to bottom in these areas of the country. You think everyone would magically get up for work and earn money when it’s all free now for generations? Theft is legalized? No manufacturing company would ever dare to do business in these self made hell pockets. Sorry man just saying the truth.
I grew up in Jackson in the 50's and 60's. I went to Murrah High School, and UMC for medical school. My wife and I lived in a very small home while I went to med school. It was a pretty decent town back then. Still reasonably safe (with some exceptions). We returned there in 2008 for a couple of days, to attend my 40th high school reunion. While there, we decided to swing by the house we lived in, just to riminisce a bit. On the way there, we were stopped by police, who told us that we could not go there, because it was too dangerous. After telling them why we wanted to go there, they kindly escorted to and from that house, out of their abundant concern for our safety. Afterward, we stopped by a McDonalds, well within sight of the med center, only to buy a couple of soft drinks. We were there for no more than 10 minutes, and were accosted and verbally threatened twice!!! Jackson is a scary place. Not a place to live, not even a place to visit.
After watching this video, I can now imagine how the Romans felt in the fifth century AD when they were plagued with disease, the infrastructure was crumbling, and the barbarians were crashing through the gates. The smart ones knew that their great civilization was dying, and that was that.
The Roman Empire was looted from the inside by corrupt politicians looting the people by Soft tyranny, and the elites indulging and homosexual pedophilia activity eroded the culture, it's not like we have anything like that here in the good old us of a.
The smart ones were in Constantinople living it up. And the Roman civilization never died. Here we are speaking in Latin script with mostly Latin vocabulary. Our days and months and holidays are based off of Roman religion. Different name, same empire
That isn't a safe bet. Many of the places the put the most money into end up getting worse and worse. There is a cultural rot that has to be cured or whatever money you put on top of it will just begin to rot. So far no one has figured out what to do to fix it, or even just improve it. They talk about getting the guns off the street but who in their right mind would give up their gun in a place like that? People can't even fix up their yards or houses, even if they had the money, as it would just make their house a target. The only thing you can do in a situation like that is to do whatever you can to get yourself out of there.
Here in South Africa we have a lot of this type of neglect, corruption, crime and deterioration. The sad and scary part is Jackson (a city in a first world country, not a third world like mine) is really not far behind us. Truth be told, politicians are a major destructive force behind this. The sooner we stop seeing them as our “saviors” and rather start working together in our various communities the sooner life will improve. It just takes courage and determination to get going.
Stop with this first world and third world country bullshit. They use that for propaganda. That's the whole reason why they have such a stranglehold on the races, etc. Powers that be want to use this classification to divide.
@@namdelovoi SA absolutely is a "third world" country if you think the term should be used, which it shouldn't be really. The majority of South Africans live in poverty and many in shanty towns, the South Africa presented to tourists is beautiful but it's a small part of the country. Just a drive from the Johannesburg airport to the center of the city shows you how the majority of its people live.
I’m from Alabama. Went to Jackson in 1994 to help with their water treatment system. Walked into their water plant, looked around, and drove away never to return. My letter to the mayor and city manager was harsh. It was a pig pen. Horrible.
Seems to me that the people that live there have literal skill issues, instead of learning how to be a plumber, electrician etc. they wait for someone they elect to fix the problem. You can't vote yourself out of this, you have to learn skills and fix it.
The people who lived there did vote. With their feet. Most of the surrounding cities around Jackson are doing fine and look nice. Full of the people who used to live in Jackson, but left due to the crime, mostly.
Those type of skills you mentioned have always been European and Hispanic whites and no other race. That's why only the predominantly white countries have been 1st world. It's the tradesmen, such as plumbers, electricians, masons, carpenters, auto repairmen, construction workers, that enable a country to be 1st world. They make your prices far cheaper because they repair so you don't have to fully replace and that raises your standard of living. When the whites leave, the standard of living collapses such as in Surinam and Zimbabwe.
Was born (1951) and raised in Jackson, moved away in ‘81…my parents lived there until 2013. Both gone now, and I will never go back. Too heartbreaking. 💔
I am originally from North East Mississippi. I have seen so many water boiling warnings over the years in Jackson. Thank goodness the whole state is not that horrible. The capital in jackson and the delta are the poorest parts of Mississippi. Many wealthy communities on the outskirts of Jackson. Elections have consequences, use your votes wisely. Citizens need to stand up and stay on the government in charge of this mess.
Im from Amory, and Even north Mississippi (besides desoto and layfayette county) are not that wealthy. I live in southern Illinois now, and the region I live in is the poorest part of the state. But their poorest part is no different than north Mississippi. (Which is the better part of Mississippi).
I live in Starkville (Born and raised here) and maybe places like “madison, tupelo, starkville, southhaven holly springs, hernando, ocean springs, oxford, and coastal places are better looking and have a nice population. But jackson is horrible and dangerous and the delta also
I'm from the Mississippi Delta, which was a wonderful place to grow up, but is just too economically depressed to make much a living there for most people. As part of my job, out of college, I lived all over the US, but I returned to Mississippi in my forties. I now live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and you couldn't dynamite me out of here. Mayberry on the water.
You guys pretty soon will be no longer the only ones. Gavin Newsom is on the corner. Cackling Kamala. Isn´t awesome? If sleepy Joe isn´t fit for a 2nd time, I mean.
I lived there for 18months, actually near the reservoir. I tried to buy some abandoned delapadated buildings to redevelop into urban condos. I even got a federal grant. Jackson City Council said no because I refused to pay full retail as if the properties were in A+ condition. So much for a new tax base. Friendliness and competence was rare. Many streets in Jackson proper were littered and in terrible repair. Where does all that federal funding go I wonder?
I hope this isn't the GOOD STUFF that we're seeing, that in a few years we'll look back fondly on this and think how great it was to HAVE electricity and cars!
This is sad.. I have great grandparents and extended family buried here, and I was hoping to travel over (from New Zealand) to see the cemetery, but I'm not sure if it's safe enough to now.. Thank you for showing Jackson, it's beautiful in a tragic way..
Gerrymandering has silenced a huge part of the population. Republicans policies at its finest. Funny how everyone thinks they are good economically with zero proof. This is an accurate result.
Used to work in Jackson, and my daughter still lives there (far north). Most people just put the South side out of their mind and stay away. The City Council and mayor are all lunatics.
I had to go to South Jackson a few years ago to get some pictures for a client. I was horrified! The streets were so broken up that there was no left side/right side. People were just weaving around trying to miss the sink holes (not potholes.) There were no businesses and less than desirable looking people were walking around. Many of those were young people who should have been in school. When I got back to the office and my manager found out where I had been, he flipped out. I won’t ever go back.
Wow...even I wouldn't have guessed such overwhelming dilapidation and neglect. Something's obviously wrong with the cities finances, and the people who should be making decisions about community spending, and infrastructure. It's unacceptable to see this.
What about the states actual government? Some of you have no idea what you're talking about. There has been an economic war on Jackson for years. It's the state's capital, it where the governor lives. It's where all of Mississippi's budgets and policies are made but, sure blame the little guys. NFL QB Brett Farve & the former governor just got caught stealing MILLIONS of dollars. Could that speak an issue with the people that actually run Mississippi?
@@Kuberniccus Yup! Poor kids go through the public School "sistem" where they learn spelling, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure and mostly how bad us white people are. FIRST BLACK PRSIDENT - not about "colour". FIRST BLACK MAYOR! Not about color. FIRST BLACK VICE PRESIDENT! Not at ALL about color. Heck, we are a color blind nation. 🌈
It is ironic that the ‘authoritarian’ countries the ‘democratic’ US loves to hate, like China and Russia, don’t have slums, and that their leaders put the well- being of their people first……it will only get worse until the American people decide to change the blatantly corrupt election process
Easy fix. Hire the people in the well kept houses to run the city. Arrest the criminals and try to rehabilitate/educate them. If unsuccessful then long term incarnation. Institute "homestead" law for abandoned properties. Institute voting laws that exclude anyone who does not pay income tax.
I can’t believe you brain dead conservatives still use these talking points lol. This is a result of systemic inequality/equity. Maybe you should redirect your anger for neo-liberal organizations towards the hundreds of billions of dollars we spend on our military.
I’m from Mississippi, Jackson is terrible. Most specifically downtown and the older sections. You can drive 20 minutes in any directions and be in nice places. Everyone has moved out and so has a lot of industry. The city is horrible ran.
I left Mississippi in 2007 and took my daughter with me to Houston Texas in 2008. I can tell you from being a born-and-raised Mississippian (even though I'm not from the Jackson area, I'm from the Delta area) the state of Mississippi is at his peak of not being a cooperative State due to the fact of taxpayers money being mishandled and abused by those that are running in office that includes Mayors in each city'/small towns to not funding the police, schools, hositals, basically the essentials of helping out the people in the state who want to make it their home. I dont even feel comfortable going to Jackson due to the fact that they just don't care anymore smh.
Im from the Delta-Greenwood and have family who live in Texas-Houston and Dallas/areas. I used to always say I wanted to move to out to Houston and Dallas. Not anymore. I still love to visit as always.
Houston is good. If you move there with a good career you will be ok. I’ve lived in Houston for 10 years and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made. However; if you’re a single mother without a career, skill set, trade or degrees your life will be miserable anywhere
I am a black male from Chicago and I live in Missisippi. When ever im near Jackson I drive right tf past and keep going. Mississippi is a great place to live, atleast where I am but sadly my area is in the very early stages of being Californicated like Denver.
Don’t blame high taxes for this. Mississippi has the opposite problem-no taxes, everything targeted to the rich and businesses, hatred of government, no money for infrastructure, etc. These are all GOP policies.
@@Tavat Yes, cause someone totally said something about any of the things you just mentioned. besides you.. but no, those are just naratives rattling around in your empty head and youre regurgitating them because youve probably never even been to the south and your vision of it is a bunch of white, pickup truck driving hillbillies with ar-15's and hunting rifles aimed in any random direction. Its okay, I was born and raised in a big democrat city, too.
Just for background, the current mayor of Jackson, Chokwe Antar Lumumba was elected in 2017 with 93% of the vote. He was easily re-elected in 2021. He describes himself as a progressive and socialist. Before him, his father, Chockwe Lumumba, was mayor of Jackson. He described himself as a Black Nationalist and an activist. One of the senior Lumumba achievements was establishing Hinds County (where Jackson is located) as the capital of the Republic of New Afrika. Both men ran on the promise to fix potholes and sewers. Jackson residents last elected a Republican mayor in 1945. Thankfully, the neighboring county where I have lived for 50+ years is very different.
Terrible. What a joke. Elections do have consequences. Looks like Jackson needs to get familiar with the adage "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me". I'm mean their living it but they can't get that basic concept down?
Six plasma banks tells me everything I need to know. Billionaires are giving these people peanuts for their plasma donations and selling the plasma to pharmaceutical corporations and making a ton of money.
Couple of years ago I went to Jackson with a friend and was in their courthouse. A court employee told me they'd been boiling their water for drinking for A YEAR.
My best friend lived in New Orleans about 20 years ago and at the time they were telling people to boil AND filter the tap water but Bottled water was the best option if they could afford it. Apparently lead and other heavy metals as well as a whole host of bacteria had been found in the water supply. This was just before Katrina so I doubt anything has improved.
I've been in the courthouse in Jackson many times. That was back in the 90's. I'm not saying this is wrong, but I was never aware that the drinking water had to be boiled.
I bet those Ghanaians want US citizenship though. Who cares what they think. As African-Americans we give the African diaspora nothing but love and everyone craps on our faces. Ghana’s poverty is worse than Jackson’s poverty. Plus they have far more genocide and civil war over there.
The Civil war impoverished Mississippi and it never recovered. Mississippi was the state that depended most on Slaves, literally no white people in Mississippi worked. When the United states defeated the Confederate states of America, Abraham lincoln freed all the Slaves and consequently Mississippi became Slave-free. Very few Slaves, or rather Ex-slaves, remained in Mississippi and very few citizens volunteered to work to move the State forward. Over the centuries and decades, Mississippi deteriorated and is the poorest State today of United states. Other Southern states were saved from poverty, but Mississippi never did.
"political missteps" makes it sound like politicians didn't gut the city intentionally, to fill their pocket$ Also, I really appreciate your channel, and what you expose... thank you.
if you look at a map, these are the same people who came up to Chicago and destroyed parts of that city. They’re from Jackson and Memphis and after the Great Migration, turned areas of Chicago into Jackson and Memphis
I lived in Mississippi for 8 months in 2019, and I couldn’t wait to leave! It is truly one of the most impoverished places in the whole country. It looks like people gave up on it 50 years ago.
I am from Jackson, this city been going fiwn since Katrina... Jackson received the worst people from New Orleans during that time... Jackson also being ran by a mayor that's worst than Littlefoot..... Also people moving away affect how much funding in tax dollars they get .. Jackson has horrible Liberal leadership.... I haven't been back to Jackson to visit in a long time.... Also prostitute getting bad, probably why the syphilis outbreak....
Liberal leadership?? It's the State that has refused to fund the operation of that Capitol City. The State is run by REPUBLICANS , just like Arkansas, Alabama, etcetc. Republicans always make excuses while they steal the treasury blind. I wonder how Brett Favre is doing? Has the State fixed the water system yet??
As long as Mississippi has been republican, conservative whatever, I find it difficult to believe that all of this misery occurred during a brief time of "liberal" leadership. This misery is a result of longterm and systemic neglect.
When it gets this Bad it Never because of just one issue. There are several. There is plenty of Blame to go around. It's the States fault. It's the Citys fault. It's the people who live theres Fault. Now that you know who did it all 3 need to agree to fix it. They must move forward together or it wont get better.
Ive never been to Mississippi and from Louisiana i will never go in person. This was enough right here. Thanks Nick for saving me the gas money. God send this state help. Amen +
this is so heartbreaking...i stayed with my Dad every summer and holiday my whole life up until I was about 18 in South Jackson, and it was magical. We ran the streets, played outside until the street lights came on, sometimes past that. We walked everywhere, to the store, to the park, or just around town and felt completely safe. I live in Atlanta now and met someone that is a Jackson refugee. She and I love to reminisce about the Jackson of our childhoods, the 70's and 80's. I visited about 8 years ago to see a family member and I could not believe it, this looks even worse than it did then. I fear there is no hope for Jackson and that's too bad. It really was a beautiful city and really Mississippi in general is beautiful.
I Hope you helped your dad move away from there? My family roots started there back in the 30's I believe? My mother was 36 so my grandmother was like 16 years older than my mom so?
People used to rely on God, themselves, their families, and their neighbors. The elders were respected as counsels and the neighborhood "police" for the younger generation. For the most part, mothers stayed home and cooked, kept the house clean, and raised their children. Fathers used to work outside the home and did chores around the house. Men would paint the house, cut the lawn, trim the bushes, and knew how to make needed repairs. It was common to see businessowners and homeowners sweeping the sidewalks and streets. People used to play important roles in society that they have now given over to government, and government has failed them. It's time to stop relying on government and start being responsible for your own lives, families, homes, and communities. Start neighborhood cleanups, appeal to local and national charities for help in providing tools, guidance, and assistance. Contact celebrities, pro athletes, local businesses, and ask them to invest in your community. Donate to and lauch a billboard and social media campaign to have a nationwide Clean Up Jackson Month and invite people from all over the country. Every community can overcome anything with faith, togetherness, determination, hard work, and effort.
@@Gitn2itTrue, no one should be relying on the government, but it's the government's/State's job to upkeep the infrastructures of its cities and towns with the money collected from taxpayers. Otherwise, there is no reason for any citizens to have to pay state or federal taxes.
As a british man this is truly tragic. I might be mistaken but didnt Trump wanna concentrate on fixing America rather than the rest of the world? How much US money goes to other nations rather than youre own? I hope america can turn itself around because if it cant/wont you guys are in serious trouble! That will be as bad for the rest of us too. 🙏
Donald trump's only project was his "big, beautiful wall". It was a fraud project and it's unstable and poorly built. At least one of the project's contractors earned himself a felony due to his complicity with DT.
There's a big difference on what Trump says he wants to do and what he actually does do. Fixing poor areas was never really on his agenda. He was too busy giving tax breaks to the wealthy and golfing.
I live here in Jackson and your commentary is dead on from the parts I watched. It's depressing to see but definitely an eyeopener. I wish city council and other politicians could see this and just maybe they'll see how bad it looks from the outside.
You know, I look at all this and if this were really a third world country the residents would take better care of it. When I went backpacking around India a long time ago, I went to places where the people had no electricity or plumbing but it was still nicer than this.
I’m from Little Rock, Arkansas. I’ve lived in Texas, Idaho, Arizona, and Japan but I’ve traveled to many other places… I genuinely thought nowhere could be worse than Arkansas… until I moved to Mississippi a few months ago. It’s depressing af here and I can’t wait to gtfoh
Every Local, State, And Federal Political official should be fired. That’s horrible, And they should be ashamed. And why is this not on the CNN, MSNBC,
The Feds try to help by taking charge of the city's water issues. The state governor isn't helping. Furthermore the mayor and city council need to stop fighting over stuff.
I am living in Bangladesh. It is a third-world country. You are saying Jackson, Mississippi is awful. But what I see, it looks like heaven to me. If I get a chance to live there, I will live happily, and every weekend I will clean the city's trash to keep it beautiful. God bless the USA; you guys are so blessed to be born in the USA."
Bangladesh is only worse off because it lacks support from surrounding communities. Jackson itself is no place to call heaven. It is a scary place at times. And it has one of the bloodiest and darkest histories of any city in our country. Along with New Orleans, mobile, and other southern cities built on slave trade and cotton distribution economies. I love my city and the culture we have but be careful what you ask for. You would not feel safe here.
No! Trust me! Bangladesh is much safer than Jackson, Mississippi. In Jackson Mississippi there is a huge gang and drug problem. You would not be safe to live there right now. Cleaning up Jackson, Mississippi requires a community involvement.
I moved to Germany over 20 years ago. At the time people asked me all of the time "Why did you come to Germany when everyone wants to live in the States?" No one asks anymore.
@@djzrobzombie2813 Weather always depends on where you live in any country. I'd rather have standoff-ish people than people who constantly ask me "how are you?" without really wanting to know or caring.
Jackson, like so many cities, was killed by white flight. The city had been expanding southward in the late 50's, but then the reservoir opened north of town, and all the money started going there. City leadership went into the tank, and decades later, this is the result. The same thing happened in New Orleans, only New Orleans has tourism and the port to buoy it up. Jackson has nothing. The streets in New Orleans are at least as bad as these Jackson streets.
Where is BLM and their money. The Black Lives Matter organization can help the city of Jackson with all those millions of dollars they received over the years. If black lives matter, why is BLM not helping the black people of Jackson Mississippi?
@@MickeyMishra Well, it has no cash cows like tourism and a major port. The three biggest economic sectors in Jackson are medicine, government, and insurance.
Actually the South was crushed and the farms and businesses were burned by the north in the Civil War. Illiterate slaves were set free with no where to work, no way to earn money. The already freed slaves pre war fared better.
It's a crying shame because the lush and beautiful vegetation would be just right if the homes were occupied, intact, and not boarded up. It would be a very nice place to live if it wasn't abandoned like it is.
You'll notice most of the ghettos in the south have a rural feel to them. Lots of old growth oaks, pecan trees, etc. The husks of homes still standing clearly were very nice at one time. Then whitey packed up and left and I guess they took all the magic dirt with them and replaced it with bad juju dirt bc its been all downhill ever since. Its a dirt conspiracy.
if people werent moving out of the communities when they get a little money. No one stays to help revitalize, the just move to north jackson or madison
Thank you for sharing Tyra's insights into the problems of her hometown. Environmental injustice takes such a toll; I appreciated her mention of conflicts over water in a household. That's the way these things affect real people- it makes a difference. How difficult daily life is affects the psyche.
Brother you are doing the Lord's work. Nobody in the United States should be living this way. Roads, water, trash ect. These are infrastructure issues. This is where Americans Tax dollars should go. Where is our money being spent if not for the people. Clean drinking water and safe water is a human right. This is beyond despicable. People in charge of the State ect need to be held accountable. Lock these fools up.
I feel sorry for the people who were raised there as children and had moved out of state. They come back to this when visiting friends or family. It reminds me of the time we lived in a house when we were kids. My father rented out the house and it caught fire. I remember when I went with him to look at the House. The bedroom where I used to sleep in. I had seen it and there was no roof, and everything was black. Man! I got so emotional.
I read when the city of Burlington has I believe 1billion dollars they say they're trying to give it back to the people. I wonder how that will happen.
@@patriciathompson1776 richer states are shipping the red states more money than they get back in return. California only gets back .75 cents on the dollar.
This is the future of ALL of America if we dont start holding our politicians accountable.
You have elected a dementia patient as a president
Sorry but that''s nonsense.
@@SpaneenOomlongNah, it's true, the status of L.A. along with San Francisco is certainly not what it used to be
Our politicians are making sure those in foreign lands are taken care of. Every time we give another 100 Billion, the politicians say, we HAVE to be the leader. But you help others after you help your own people/country first. Other countries don’t give what they don’t have, like us. We don’t know when to say, enough is enough, Ukraine!! The Bible says take care of your own first! You use the same model to run a country, as you would a household, otherwise you’re worse than an infidel, if you put others first!
Too late.
I grew up in South Jackson. It was beautiful and vibrant. We were heartbroken when we were run out of our homes because of the crime. We had to move out to survive. It breaks my heart to see this because this was my home growing up in the 70 and 80’s. The city is corrupt. They pocket the money that is suppose to be used for the city.
And now all the crime in south Jackson is spilling over into Byram, give it about 20 years it'll be just as bad
man that sucks, are you hopeful for it improve, is there something the masses of good people can do or is it all in the leadership of the cities' hands?
@@m3vm3 the "good people" in Jackson are unanimously outnumbered by the bad, it is a fact of life, the people in charge are all corrupt. It's rotten from top to bottom, the only way to save Jackson is to fire the mayor & entire city council & do a complete overhaul, which will never happen. Even then, given it's history, the people they replace them with would probably be just as bad or even worse
White Flight! According to Michelle Obama. It's more like blacks can't take of shit.
Yes, and I remember when the change happened. I don’t know if you remember back in the day when you could watch public access tv, councilman Louis Armstrong (who went to prison for a year for bribery) and Kenneth Stokes would be in the meetings railroading all the progress of developments unless it was a minority owned business that got the bid. That led to them picking the bids and causing their handpicked companies to win the bids. Jackson was booming at that time and then overnight, the bottom fell out. People started seeing the infrastructure crumbling and moved out to the suburbs causing the housing prices to plummet. My dad was lucky to have equity in his house when he sold it in 1993. One year later he would’ve lost money on the sale. About that time crime started increasing as well as the gangs and the gangsta rap culture started to make its way in. It wasn’t long before Jackson would become annually the per capita murder capital of America
We send tens of billions to other countries every year, hundreds of billions on war machines, but neglect our own cities and infrastructure. Thank you for showing the world the USA. You're both brave and honest to do all this, it's the mirror that we need to see.
The "red" states in this country get 40% more federal money than "blue" states per capita. Gee I wonder why? "Blue" states account for 71% of gdp. "Red" states are just poorly run, no other explanation.
In the spirit of your statement, agreed. However, the primary responsibility for Jackson, Mississippi lies with the state of Mississippi. You're referring to the federal budget.
The people have a say about the federal government. It lies with voting for the right people for your representative and senator. I hate to say it, but these people get exactly what they vote for. Bottom line.
And if they don't vote? That is essentially saying the same thing. Inaction in itself is action.
To keep America safe will indeed cost money. That's why we don't get attacked often. Ukraine is part of that plan (which is to weaken 1 of our main adversaries, Russia)
@@christianlendo7787 Ukraine is part of what plan? Invaded by Russia in 2014, before that Rusia took 1/3 of Georgia, whole Chechenya, Dagestan, North Osetia. Whole Europe constantly has to deal with their dirty tricks, amounition warehouses exploded in Czech Republic etc etc. War is here all the time.
Every politician should have all their assets seized and sold for public gain all thrown I'm prison or stretched out on rope uti this happens and no consequences for the ppl that will destroy your life if you do what they do
Things don’t get this bad in America without serious corruption in local government.
Local and federal.
Trust me, it's there. Rankin County is a prime example
I’m sorry but that’s just not true. And let me be clear. I am the LAST person to miss an opportunity at blaming our elected leaders (both sides are giant catastrophic traitorous disgraces) but it’s a certain type of person that made Jackson what it is today. Giving money to someone who has no discipline and doesn’t know the value of hard work is not going to solve their problems.
Agree!!! Corrupt politicians putting $$$ in their own pockets!!!!!
@@StealthyOleBoiHinds county is the prime example. It’s where Jackson sits.
This is what happens when you lose your tax base. It takes tax revenue and economic development to maintain infrastructure. Jackson has been depopulating for the past 40 years. It has been abandoned by its middle class.
This is what happens when a country spends taxpayer money on 850 military bases around the world, constantly warmongering
@@davidcox8945 Robbing Peter to pay Paul and his band of miscreants.
Jackson was hopping in the mid 80’s. Metro center mall and everything in its vincinity including Hoopers stereo. The I 55 stretch was doing well, remember Bennigins restaurant. The North Park mall was new, but at the time was still nothing compared to Metrocenter. I hate what has happened to Jackson. And they say Mobile is the second most dangerous city, really? Shreveport is far worse and compared to Jackson, Shreveport is pretty safe. I would say New Orleans is probably safer than Jackson and that is crazy.
And yet, people keep electing the same corrupt republican politicians
@@davidcox8945 Yes we send billions tor Israel, and Ukraine. Why not for public education and infrastructures of American communities?
A few years ago I had the occasion to stay in Jackson and while I was checking into my motel in the rain at night I accidently dropped $150 out of my pocket. A short time later I as going through the lobby and was called to the desk where there was standing two large gentlemen that said "that's her". They had seen me lose the money and turned it into the desk. It was my memory of Jackson.
psych!
Even in the worst communities, most people are good. It's a small minority of very bad people who screw it up for everyone.
@@Nordic_Skyand it's the "good people" who set around and do nothing while it happens... It's always the same.
thank you for this. the people of jackson are good❤
I finished high school in Moss Point, Mississippi many years ago...My brother went to Jackson State in Jackson...I love Mississippi, the people are so wonderful and kind...
I’m a Mississippi girl born and raised. I grew up in Jackson. And, it’s been getting worse year after year but of course people know why. It’s obvious. No person in their right mind regardless of race wants to live next to people who take no pride in themselves or their property. The working class moved away, taking their tax dollars with them. When you’re content living on government subsidies this is what you end up with……blight, crime, and failed infrastructure. Now those left behind blame those that moved away for the downfall. The people of Jackson have no way out of the hole that they themselves have dug. They could request federal help but there are so many corrupt politicians the money would never make it to the streets.
Bingo!
Finally someone got it right.
But your true comment is considered politically incorrect.
At this point, what would Federal help do that would make a difference on a community that tears things apart , including families ? What is the real source of the problem that keeps these Jackson citizens from caring about their own homes ?
The elephant in the room never gets a mention.
My man,its not a money problem, its a corruption problem
corupt including money n power
Nah it's blacks
100%
@@NutsakZack So there's no white homeless people and white addicts?
And paying cops 30k a year on areas like that. Yeah no thank you
Literally a 3rd world country down there. Most apathetic place I’ve ever seen. As a truck driver (24 years), I’ve NEVER seen worse.
Many African countries are much better!
Super bad. I do think parts of LA and Portland are worse though.
u have parasite billionaires in your country that contribute nothing while poverty riddled cities and worse than third world. make it make sense.
Depends on how you are judging. If you are a truck driver just looking at buildings, roads, etc, then Portland is clearly nicer. If you are talking about living there as a random person, that's a different story (maybe).
@@SmokyOleSeattle and Portland are no where near as bad as Jackson.
Requesting the federal government to help get rid of their corruption problem is like asking the mob to help clean up an organized crime problem.
It worked in Canada. The Hells Angels and biker gangs did more to clean up a city then the cops there did. Petty thefts were almost non visitant after that. As soon as things got better? The cops decided it was safe to "Arrest" the people who cleaned up the Streets of the Canadian city.
Now there worse then ever.
Always reminds me of the phrase "We are the government, and we are here to halp!
California deserves bankrupcy and destruction for voting democrap
The Supreme Court could fix this. Getting rid of the Voting Rights Act allowed one party to Gerrymander legislative districts, to use all the money on their districts without voters revolt.
Why not just get rid of the gerrymanding part of the VRA
The federal government sends a lot of money to Jackson. As you can see, it isn't well spent.
George Soros lines the pockets of the mayor and other representatives.
As a Jackson resident I can assure they aren’t buying those guns legally
Literally what I said as well.
But gun control will surely work! Like that time we banned drugs and people stopped doing drugs!
Exactly
They buy guns at the black market. Black market will sell to anyone.😎
guns guns guns--I honestly don't give a shit and I wouldn't go there without several guns.
Who the hell would want to jeopardize their life as a cop for $30,000/year?
A Jackson cop got arrested the other day passed out in a car with a meth pipe in his lap, so that answers that question
$30,000 a year!!?? You can make $60,000 a year here in Denver as an unarmed security guard!
@@Brotherken1234It’s more expensive to live in Colorado than it is in Mississippi so it evens out
Nick, you're not familiar with the South. That tree wasn't planted in the pothole. It GREW there naturally. As you can see, the town is being reclaimed by the swamp in which it was built. I was impressed that the only decent building on the downtown street was a FUNERAL HOME! My God!
😂😂😂
That's what I was thinking too, that tree grew naturally.
The tree absolutely was not “planted” by anyone. That would require vision, planning and pro-active initiative, which doesn’t exist in this hellhole.
lol@@Scott-xb7ov
Given the amount of murders the funeral home owners are probably insanely wealthy. Regardless, Jackson looks like a very cool, if derelict, swampy town. Honestly looks like a great set for a horror movie.
Hi, Nick. Im a Mississippi resident who grew up in Jackson and recently moved to another, better city. You did a great job covering the many issues in Jackson. I see many comments about the fact that most people seem to have decent vehicles. The reason that we all have to have cars is because public transportation is basically non-existent. The buses do not go out of Jackson so if you work in surrounding areas ( which most people do because as you pointed out, many businesses have closed) you can't rely on the city bus. Also, they only run until early evening and are notoriously slow,you have to make many transfers to get from one end of town to the other. I wish people who've never experienced living in a situation like this would not be so quick to judge. Most people in Jackson are just trying to live their lives. The crime and criminals are a huge problem. The criminals are actually a fairly concentrated group that need to be dealt with. Mississippi does not pay law enforcement or any city/ state salaries enough to live on. Just go to the city and state websites and search available jobs and compare the pay to that of other cities and states. I drove trucks otr for a few years, and I was able to experience other cities/states and while they all have their issues Jackson is really in it's own lane. I have two undergrad degrees and started driving trucks just to make a decent living. I worked in social services and education for years. I was a hone visitor for a well known child sponsor program. Mississippi and West Virginia were the only two states in the US to qualify for the program because they were the only states on the same socioeconomic level as the third world countries that they operated in.😢💔
So they function as third world countries?
Thanks for sharing
I was literally about to say this is like back home in Africa 😮
Only we still have public transport and well where I’m from not a lot of crime
Who ever is in power here is incompetent. The squeeky wheel gets the oil.
Hopelessness and despair all over our country. No more "middle" class. .You are a have or a have-not. And prices just keep going up. I feel sad for our children.
Welcome to hell. Welcome to Amerika. But don't forget to support your favorite sportsball team! All of this brought to you by Jewish Communism.
That’s why it’s important to VOTE
As depressed as many perceive, i find it eeriely beautiful and GREEN! You can still see that history from the footage you shared💚 May all be RESTORED in Jackson
If the town could be fixed it would be incredibly beautiful
I was born in Jackson….. it’s major problems in Jackson. Black on black crime is high Asf.
" it’s major problems in Jackson. Black on black crime is high Asf."
It's also like that in (name of major city).
Just a couple more years till the black on black kill themselves off, then all those Hispanic immigrants are going to inherit the place and rebuild it. You know them Hispanics are the only race standing outside Home Depot ready get picked and hired to work with building skills or ready to learn a trade.
@@Jeremy-ql1or 😅
that's just blacks doing black things.
And the only times blacks get together to unite is when they're doing grab and dash.
maybe because only blacks live in Jackson ???
I moved to Mississippi from Arizona last year and it is so sad and impoverished here! My family is actively trying to help people make changes in our community
Omg, my daughter is considering attending Jackson State. And we’re from Phx, AZ. I’ve never been there, I’m glad I came across this video. This is outrageous.
God bless your family for trying to improve the community over there.
I went to Jackson state... best time. I loved Jackaon. It's much different being there as a local vs going to JSU. She will not have to be in those areas. She'll go past then of course but I loved it!
@@kactusJacko thank you!!
@@nativempress Your daughter will be fine… the areas she will gravitate to will be nothing like what the video shows… tell her to stay away from the Pookies and Ray Rays and she will have the time of her life!!!
The problem is the people that have been elected to be in control are incompetent at their jobs and if you’re guest says I don’t know again I will throw up.
BS its the dysfunctional populace of criminals.
It’s the “umms” for me.
They are there for the paycheck and pension. Once they retire they move on.
It's too late to and way too expensive to restore these cities anyway. To create you must first destroy, and by destroy you must remove all the blight, not to mention the residents don't even take care of their direct surroundings- or themselves.
@@roguetrooper5288 Bingo!
*I was taught when I was very young that even if you're POOR, you can be CLEAN!*
Not if no one picks up your trash. Try living like these people before judging
@@TurboThundaI live in west Jackson. If only the issues with trash collection were the only problem. Every day I see trash lining the sides of the road, usually between corner stores and housing. Nobody cares here. They just drop along the way.
A good portion of Mississippi and Louisiana are closer to third world countries than they are to the rest of the US. It is sad because a lot of the people in those states are really good people that deserve better.
That's GOP government consequences.
@@javierrolon9972Louisiana is a democrat run state. Jackson is a democrat run city. New Orleans a democrat run city. And there all $hit holes
@@javierrolon9972Yes cuz Jackson is republican. Totally
Good citizens take care of their homes and property.
@@javierrolon9972 lol, so wrong.
I've seen run-down neighborhoods before, but I've never felt this way. This was actually upsetting; that people were living in some of these homes; in these conditions.
Its all climate change.
Youve never seen a rundown neighborhood? You must live on mars or not get out at all
My feelings exactly. This is incredibly heartbreaking. 💔 I actually teared up watching this video. 😥
@@Jeff-sp7bg I have been to many rundown neighborhoods. I just have the belief that nobody should be living in dilapidated buildings like this or squalor. Nobody deserves this. Not even the people I dislike or don't get along with should never have to live like this. It's very heartbreaking to see this taking place in the richest country in the world.
The Govmt. don't care!! and this is ALL races not just Black!! America should be ashamed of themselves and having the nerve to give our dollars to the so-called immigrants that are technically illegal.
Thanks for letting me be interviewed Nick! It’s an honor!
You remind me of Shakena M.
Jacksons problems started when the Federal government prohibited disposal of asbestos containing demolition debris in regular landfills. Properly disposing of a dilapidated structure went from $300 to $30k. Every city like this would benefit from an asbestos certified landfill.
Jackson’s problems are solely because it’s a black run city.
I cannot believe how politicians talk about how great America is, and talk about how good Americans have it.
Politicians can be disgusting.
@Rovingdog628 he also says man's law is God's law, amd our laws say this givernment is corrupt and its out DUTY to overthrow it and resustain the correct flow of justice and dispersion of taxes fairly, not squanderously.
At the same time there are way to many people looking to the government instead of helping themselves. Even the poorest USA people have way more than poor people in other countries have. People in the USA tend to be entitled whereas poor people in other countries tend to be more resourceful and not as quick to play victim as they don’t have that option.
Family has declined in the USA with over seventy percent of black families headed by single mothers and the rates of single motherhood raising among whites and other groups.
I have lived in a third world country. Anyone in Jacksonville could walk to a better situation. In a third world country you can't get away as easy as a few days walking.
@Rovingdog628 looked it up and it doesn't
@@johnowens5342 Nobody is going to
Put them up for free. Moving may be more difficult than what you think it is. In the 1960s many blacks moved to northern cities and ended up in worse situations than the ones they left in the south. It is in more recent years that southern cities and rural areas have been experiencing the crime problems in northern areas in large part because of people moving back down south bringing teenagers that are already part of the hood, and bringing their bad habits to the south.
Dude, you are providing a great service for this country. The truth needs to be shown.
The only people that can mke these placrs better are....THE PEOPLE THAT LIVE THERE.
Will anything change? Yes----it will get worse exponentially.........
@@1968dogg Exactly Lynn. It cant get better. It is the exact story in everyone of these places including the numerous excuses as to why its somebody elses fault
@@bgandjsco1 the city's leadership is corrupt, stop blaming the people who are suffering as a result
People have to stop thinking that politicians will fix anything and start doing for themselves.
Exactly, example of that was that woman asking for $1
.50. Gimme gimme gimme.. that's the damn problem
@@Roc-Righteous I don't want to sound naïve or obtuse, but that was an oddly specific amount of money. I'm wondering exactly what that would buy?
And President Kennedy said " Ask not what your government will do for you but ask what you can do for your government" ....or something like that
@@jimdep6542 It should be mutual. That was a time when the government was doing a LOT for the people. And the people had hope and optimism and confidence in how the country was developing. For a while it was very good. The government stopped doing their duty for the people.
@@jaykay415 Isn't the government doing more now for impoverished people than they did back in the early 60 "s........such as foodstamps, welfare checks, child care assistance, free school lunch programs, food banks, domestic violence and substance abuse support groups, etc ?
If you visit Jackson, get your hotel in Brandon or Flowood, totally different. Side note, Madison dictates how your building can look, they all are pretty much same design.
I work in Mississippi. I had to go to Jackson every year for conferences and I hated it! We recently changed the venue to flowood and I prefer it soooo much!
I usually stay in Pearl
Better yet, never go to Mississippi at all. The whole state is the worst
You can thank our politicians for sending all our blue collar jobs overseas leaving our people with not hope.
Thanks to saint Ronny reagan' and slick Willie Clinton
I agree with you!
Now in Brazil government sending out tax paid to Africa, Argentina and Venezuela s
You don't need a GPS to leave the state do you.. Get out of there.
OK, they're poor. But why don't they pick up the trash? It's not poverty. It's dysfunctional culture & behavior, folks.
The union also had something to do with that too.
Jackson was chosen as the most beautiful city in the USA in the 1920’s. So sad to see what has happened over the course of 100 years.
DEI
What’s happened he asks? Nobody cares about anything anymore except getting paid and doing as little as possible to get it ! To see Jackson like this and many others places in America is beyond sad !! 😮
Nailed it.
Dont do that. It's not a help. @@Thank-u6b
The same regarding Detroit, Baltimore, Philadelphia. DEI!
This is why black folks need to hold their vote. Stop putting these politicians in office that don’t serve your best interest
Politicians dont change sh!t for the community. Thats the peoples responsibility
@@DonTrump-sv1si if that is the case why do we need politicians. The whole political system is nothing but a big scam anyway.
...name a place where democrats have not turned into a little Haiti....
@@DonTrump-sv1si Yes. Through the leaders they elect to serve them. Unfortunately, in America, the two main political parties are controlled by Wall Street. That's why nothing has changed in over 40 years. Other than the downward standard of living.
@Rovingdog628white people left, and along with them so did the tax base. Its reverting back to Africa there. Its returning to darwinian conditions.
At the time of the Civil War, Mississippi was the wealthiest state in the Republic. It is now the poorest state.
Who was the ones holding that wealth? Look at NY, is that kind of wealth? If it is, it is not good. Just a few people are the ones with the money, the others are just surviving. Let's not talk about Florida.
Are you suggesting that the problem is that the overwhelming majority of the labor market started getting a paycheck?
I was simply stating a fact. Mississippi was wealthy because of cotton. Slave labor made the wealth possible. A percentage of the wealthy planters acquired their land from the Government for fighting in the Revolution.
I’ve been watching Nick’s RUclips channel for a few years now and I feel it is safe to say he is better journalist than most any Fox CNN etc. Very hands on.
True
It's time the people of the US realize that Fox News, CNN etc. are controlled by the Deep State. Properties are so far apart from each other there's no community spirit. It's as if people in those areas are sitting back and waiting for politicians to do everything for them. Why don't the residents get themselves organised and deal with the situation.
Fox news at least reports this while others don't.
Fox News wasn't set up as journalism, it's effectively state TV. Founded by Rupert Murdoch, who doesn't like journalism and doesn't believe in objectivity.
A Nick's lo hace por vocación mientras los de Fox por money
I visited in 1968 as a 14 year old Chicago boy. It was March and the temps were in the 70s "beautiful sunshine and green wooded areas" separating quaint little towns that each had it's own personality. Lots of small motels with little swimming pools and plenty of restaurants all with their own distinct menu and ambiance. I really liked it. That was back when there was industry in those small (and large) towns/cities.
and then....the Democrats in the northeast ruined it all.
Showing the effect of 50+ years of President Johnson's Great Society.
It was segregated then to. Make segregation great again
How I survived 23 years there serving with (JPD/RPD), is nothing less than a miracle. Moved my family out of that hell-hole in 1998 .
Glad you guys were able to make it out. Many other families are still imprisoned there, lets pray one day they can buy their freedom and make it out before it’s too late.
Damnn
Yes, parts of Ridgeland are more like Jackson. The Township is really nice though.
Good move my man,good sound move,sometimes you have to count your losses move and regroup,trust in the lord,he'll lead you to better. ✌️
Born in Jackson Mississippi in the 1960. I had the best education in America. Seeing this podcast in retirement from a north Atlantic island archipelago is really sad.
America has so many real problems that need addressing. How can this even be real?
We are witnessesing the beginning of the collapse of the country.
Yet we have always have money for weapons to send all over the planet or to prop up dictatorships in countries most of us can’t even find on a map.
It will take some time, but America's best days are definitely over.
Because their corrupt politicians give all of their citizens money away, mostly to Israel.
We have to keep spending trillions on foreign wars because ya know...freedom.
Thank you so much for interviewing me, Nick. The video turned out great. ❤
Hey!!! So people say you have a good spirit! Maybe this will enact change ❤️❤️❤️ Hang in there Tyra.
Tyra- You were a joy to watch! Sending you all my best! 💖
Thank you so much Kate🖤
We need to de-couple from China. We need to pickup manufacturing here. Places like this could benefit greatly from new manufacturing jobs.
Too little, too late
I have my manufacturing done in China because it’s the only way I can afford to have my products made. Also, the idea that you could move that business - which requires hundreds of thousands of dollars of equipment, plus people skilled enough to operate it and keep it running - to a place like this makes me LOL and SMH
@@davidshuman4469 this countries fucked then.
BS, it’s a cultural issue from top to bottom in these areas of the country. You think everyone would magically get up for work and earn money when it’s all free now for generations? Theft is legalized? No manufacturing company would ever dare to do business in these self made hell pockets. Sorry man just saying the truth.
Why not Learn to code!
They could do it on their.. Oh wait.. Never mind.
It got stolen..
I grew up in Jackson in the 50's and 60's. I went to Murrah High School, and UMC for medical school. My wife and I lived in a very small home while I went to med school. It was a pretty decent town back then. Still reasonably safe (with some exceptions). We returned there in 2008 for a couple of days, to attend my 40th high school reunion. While there, we decided to swing by the house we lived in, just to riminisce a bit. On the way there, we were stopped by police, who told us that we could not go there, because it was too dangerous. After telling them why we wanted to go there, they kindly escorted to and from that house, out of their abundant concern for our safety. Afterward, we stopped by a McDonalds, well within sight of the med center, only to buy a couple of soft drinks. We were there for no more than 10 minutes, and were accosted and verbally threatened twice!!! Jackson is a scary place. Not a place to live, not even a place to visit.
After watching this video, I can now imagine how the Romans felt in the fifth century AD when they were plagued with disease, the infrastructure was crumbling, and the barbarians were crashing through the gates. The smart ones knew that their great civilization was dying, and that was that.
AD
@@gavasiarobinssson5108 Corrected.
The Roman Empire didn't that many potholes
The Roman Empire was looted from the inside by corrupt politicians looting the people by Soft tyranny, and the elites indulging and homosexual pedophilia activity eroded the culture, it's not like we have anything like that here in the good old us of a.
The smart ones were in Constantinople living it up. And the Roman civilization never died. Here we are speaking in Latin script with mostly Latin vocabulary. Our days and months and holidays are based off of Roman religion. Different name, same empire
Im no accountant, but I bet if half the money was used here instead of being spent around the world to create enemies, this problem could be fixed.
Just upped the war budget to a trillion
We probably need to keep meddling around the world to stay in power. Double edged sword.
That isn't a safe bet. Many of the places the put the most money into end up getting worse and worse. There is a cultural rot that has to be cured or whatever money you put on top of it will just begin to rot. So far no one has figured out what to do to fix it, or even just improve it. They talk about getting the guns off the street but who in their right mind would give up their gun in a place like that? People can't even fix up their yards or houses, even if they had the money, as it would just make their house a target. The only thing you can do in a situation like that is to do whatever you can to get yourself out of there.
Yes!! The “wars” are unjust. We paid for pensions in Ukraine!! Fix Jacksonville!!! Wtf
@Koopy's Pappy Nice description of the capitalism system...
Here in South Africa we have a lot of this type of neglect, corruption, crime and deterioration. The sad and scary part is Jackson (a city in a first world country, not a third world like mine) is really not far behind us. Truth be told, politicians are a major destructive force behind this. The sooner we stop seeing them as our “saviors” and rather start working together in our various communities the sooner life will improve. It just takes courage and determination to get going.
Stop with this first world and third world country bullshit. They use that for propaganda. That's the whole reason why they have such a stranglehold on the races, etc. Powers that be want to use this classification to divide.
Don’t talk nonsense - SA is not a third world country.
Blame black "leadership". What a joke.
What is it?
@@namdelovoi SA absolutely is a "third world" country if you think the term should be used, which it shouldn't be really. The majority of South Africans live in poverty and many in shanty towns, the South Africa presented to tourists is beautiful but it's a small part of the country. Just a drive from the Johannesburg airport to the center of the city shows you how the majority of its people live.
I’m from Alabama. Went to Jackson in 1994 to help with their water treatment system. Walked into their water plant, looked around, and drove away never to return. My letter to the mayor and city manager was harsh. It was a pig pen. Horrible.
So you gave up. Instead of helping, you gave up.
@@AnMu-h5z no asshole. They gave up on me. You didn’t even watch the video. Pathetic.
Seems to me that the people that live there have literal skill issues, instead of learning how to be a plumber, electrician etc. they wait for someone they elect to fix the problem. You can't vote yourself out of this, you have to learn skills and fix it.
Albedo to keep the surroundings clean does not need science degree
Albedo open spaces can be used as vegetable gardens
The people who lived there did vote. With their feet. Most of the surrounding cities around Jackson are doing fine and look nice. Full of the people who used to live in Jackson, but left due to the crime, mostly.
Those type of skills you mentioned have always been European and Hispanic whites and no other race. That's why only the predominantly white countries have been 1st world. It's the tradesmen, such as plumbers, electricians, masons, carpenters, auto repairmen, construction workers, that enable a country to be 1st world. They make your prices far cheaper because they repair so you don't have to fully replace and that raises your standard of living. When the whites leave, the standard of living collapses such as in Surinam and Zimbabwe.
@@pollypurree1834 There are a number of 1st world countries that are not predominantly white-- Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore.
Was born (1951) and raised in Jackson, moved away in ‘81…my parents lived there until 2013. Both gone now, and I will never go back. Too heartbreaking. 💔
I am originally from North East Mississippi. I have seen so many water boiling warnings over the years in Jackson. Thank goodness the whole state is not that horrible. The capital in jackson and the delta are the poorest parts of Mississippi. Many wealthy communities on the outskirts of Jackson. Elections have consequences, use your votes wisely. Citizens need to stand up and stay on the government in charge of this mess.
Im from Amory, and Even north Mississippi (besides desoto and layfayette county) are not that wealthy. I live in southern Illinois now, and the region I live in is the poorest part of the state. But their poorest part is no different than north Mississippi. (Which is the better part of Mississippi).
I was raised in NW Mississippi, born in Cleveland. I left 21 years ago and promised myself never to move back. I'm saddened things are even worse.
The black democrats running jackson were dumping raw sewage into their water supply for years.
I live in Starkville (Born and raised here) and maybe places like “madison, tupelo, starkville, southhaven holly springs, hernando, ocean springs, oxford, and coastal places are better looking and have a nice population. But jackson is horrible and dangerous and the delta also
I'm from the Mississippi Delta, which was a wonderful place to grow up, but is just too economically depressed to make much a living there for most people. As part of my job, out of college, I lived all over the US, but I returned to Mississippi in my forties. I now live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and you couldn't dynamite me out of here. Mayberry on the water.
omg i didn't know it was this bad. thank you for this video!!
As a Jackson native, thank you so much for finally highlighting the issues and problems of the “City with Soul”.
This place looks so miserable not even the ominous nature is uplifting.
Damn this is in America?
@@Wharbuckz7out of all the places I been to trucking I thought Jackson looked like a 3rd world country
You guys pretty soon will be no longer the only ones. Gavin Newsom is on the corner. Cackling Kamala. Isn´t awesome? If sleepy Joe isn´t fit for a 2nd time, I mean.
A lot of us up North love to "getaway". Set up some good food and nightlife and we will come...
I lived there for 18months, actually near the reservoir. I tried to buy some abandoned delapadated buildings to redevelop into urban condos. I even got a federal grant. Jackson City Council said no because I refused to pay full retail as if the properties were in A+ condition. So much for a new tax base.
Friendliness and competence was rare. Many streets in Jackson proper were littered and in terrible repair. Where does all that federal funding go I wonder?
In selected politi po kets..human traffiking..ect
Corrupt politicians, and their family and friends they continue to hire.
Lines the pockets of the politicians who don't even live in Jackson I would bet
Brett favres 📬 l😂😂😂
Food stamps, rentai and utility assistance
One of the most heartbreaking videos I’ve seen. How can this be acceptable in 2023? It’s appalling that this is allowed to be acceptable.
And the republican governor stole from the poor
I hope this isn't the GOOD STUFF that we're seeing, that in a few years we'll look back fondly on this and think how great it was to HAVE electricity and cars!
@@leonardpearlman4017 maybe if trump get in or Destantis would be worst !! But Biden is terrible too - AMERICA is SCREWED !
If you haven't noticed, no one gives a 💩 anymore. It's all around in one way or the other.
It's the people there and it's what they want. This is why it happens.
No one's fault but themselves. They act like animals, they can live like them.
This is sad.. I have great grandparents and extended family buried here, and I was hoping to travel over (from New Zealand) to see the cemetery, but I'm not sure if it's safe enough to now.. Thank you for showing Jackson, it's beautiful in a tragic way..
They are mad at the politicians.....that they elected!!!
Gerrymandering has silenced a huge part of the population. Republicans policies at its finest. Funny how everyone thinks they are good economically with zero proof. This is an accurate result.
no is the they elect each other to win again and again without no one voting for them Thug Life
They probably didn't vote.
haha that is hilarious thinking that votes count.
@@ciimoon5661You're clueless...
Used to work in Jackson, and my daughter still lives there (far north). Most people just put the South side out of their mind and stay away. The City Council and mayor are all lunatics.
West and South Jackson to be exact
Looks like nature is slowing reclaiming the south side.
I had to go to South Jackson a few years ago to get some pictures for a client. I was horrified! The streets were so broken up that there was no left side/right side. People were just weaving around trying to miss the sink holes (not potholes.) There were no businesses and less than desirable looking people were walking around. Many of those were young people who should have been in school. When I got back to the office and my manager found out where I had been, he flipped out. I won’t ever go back.
there's your answer
Democratic politicians and policies have serious consequences
Wow...even I wouldn't have guessed such overwhelming dilapidation and neglect. Something's obviously wrong with the cities finances, and the people who should be making decisions about community spending, and infrastructure. It's unacceptable to see this.
What about the states actual government? Some of you have no idea what you're talking about. There has been an economic war on Jackson for years. It's the state's capital, it where the governor lives. It's where all of Mississippi's budgets and policies are made but, sure blame the little guys. NFL QB Brett Farve & the former governor just got caught stealing MILLIONS of dollars. Could that speak an issue with the people that actually run Mississippi?
Detroit and Chicago are no better.
Much like Selma
Baltimore is same and has been murder capital too
@@charlesphilhower1452 And those cities used to be among the greatest in the world.
Thanks!
Nice to hear at least one black person speak the truth about black run cities.
He said much of nothing. Lol
@jarrodw4031 he did have to, because it's obvious.
It s not about the colour ,is about the sistem
Yup its called accountability
@@Kuberniccus Yup! Poor kids go through the public School "sistem" where they learn spelling, punctuation, grammar, sentence structure and mostly how bad us white people are. FIRST BLACK PRSIDENT - not about "colour". FIRST BLACK MAYOR! Not about color. FIRST BLACK VICE PRESIDENT! Not at ALL about color. Heck, we are a color blind nation. 🌈
Just unbelievable - but it has been like that 40 years ago
Worst part of all? When Americans are telling other countries how to run their country
Our govt maybe… not us. We are just struggling to get by.
It is ironic that the ‘authoritarian’ countries the ‘democratic’ US loves to hate, like China and Russia, don’t have slums, and that their leaders put the well- being of their people first……it will only get worse until the American people decide to change the blatantly corrupt election process
@@user-ut4zw6so6o Yes I know but people vote no?
Easy fix. Hire the people in the well kept houses to run the city. Arrest the criminals and try to rehabilitate/educate them. If unsuccessful then long term incarnation. Institute "homestead" law for abandoned properties. Institute voting laws that exclude anyone who does not pay income tax.
Golden words!
Maybe the 100 million, that BLM, was generously donated, too, could help in these communities. Right?
republican leadership failure
I thought it was 200 mill? They used a couple million of it so far on transgender fund raisers
i heard them ladies blew it up on gold teeth chains and a mansion with a basquetball court in it
I can’t believe you brain dead conservatives still use these talking points lol. This is a result of systemic inequality/equity. Maybe you should redirect your anger for neo-liberal organizations towards the hundreds of billions of dollars we spend on our military.
@@jannyzhingaz9562 I’m wondering why you’d say something like this
I’m from Mississippi, Jackson is terrible. Most specifically downtown and the older sections. You can drive 20 minutes in any directions and be in nice places. Everyone has moved out and so has a lot of industry. The city is horrible ran.
I left Mississippi in 2007 and took my daughter with me to Houston Texas in 2008. I can tell you from being a born-and-raised Mississippian (even though I'm not from the Jackson area, I'm from the Delta area) the state of Mississippi is at his peak of not being a cooperative State due to the fact of taxpayers money being mishandled and abused by those that are running in office that includes Mayors in each city'/small towns to not funding the police, schools, hositals, basically the essentials of helping out the people in the state who want to make it their home. I dont even feel comfortable going to Jackson due to the fact that they just don't care anymore smh.
Im from the Delta-Greenwood and have family who live in Texas-Houston and Dallas/areas. I used to always say I wanted to move to out to Houston and Dallas. Not anymore. I still love to visit as always.
These people need to think about how they’re voting for in a national level.
@@user-oy8gr8xc1j You're from New Orleans huh? You have the condolences of the entire RUclips community 😢
Houston is good. If you move there with a good career you will be ok. I’ve lived in Houston for 10 years and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made. However; if you’re a single mother without a career, skill set, trade or degrees your life will be miserable anywhere
I am a black male from Chicago and I live in Missisippi. When ever im near Jackson I drive right tf past and keep going. Mississippi is a great place to live, atleast where I am but sadly my area is in the very early stages of being Californicated like Denver.
What are you talking about. California looks like heaven compared to chi and jackson
@@Jeff-sp7bg True, there is one guy who built a tent city "mansion" lmao
Don’t blame high taxes for this. Mississippi has the opposite problem-no taxes, everything targeted to the rich and businesses, hatred of government, no money for infrastructure, etc. These are all GOP policies.
@@Tavat Yes, cause someone totally said something about any of the things you just mentioned. besides you.. but no, those are just naratives rattling around in your empty head and youre regurgitating them because youve probably never even been to the south and your vision of it is a bunch of white, pickup truck driving hillbillies with ar-15's and hunting rifles aimed in any random direction. Its okay, I was born and raised in a big democrat city, too.
@@TavatSomeone is clueless
Just for background, the current mayor of Jackson, Chokwe Antar Lumumba was elected in 2017 with 93% of the vote. He was easily re-elected in 2021. He describes himself as a progressive and socialist. Before him, his father, Chockwe Lumumba, was mayor of Jackson. He described himself as a Black Nationalist and an activist. One of the senior Lumumba achievements was establishing Hinds County (where Jackson is located) as the capital of the Republic of New Afrika. Both men ran on the promise to fix potholes and sewers. Jackson residents last elected a Republican mayor in 1945. Thankfully, the neighboring county where I have lived for 50+ years is very different.
Terrible. What a joke. Elections do have consequences. Looks like Jackson needs to get familiar with the adage "Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me". I'm mean their living it but they can't get that basic concept down?
You found the problem.
W.T.F.
I guess that you get what you vote for. Nobody but themselves to blame.
Be careful what you wish for. You want equity you got it. Keep voting for the same losers and this is what you get. Good luck you’re gonna need it.
Six plasma banks tells me everything I need to know. Billionaires are giving these people peanuts for their plasma donations and selling the plasma to pharmaceutical corporations and making a ton of money.
This is what they call survive just to live. So sad. This country is in trouble
@@SSNESSToo late now!
@@SSNESSIt’s much deeper than that.
@@ryanvandy1615
Not really
Maybe they could go back to their roots, where they would fit in
Dysfunction is the major term to describe these communities
Couple of years ago I went to Jackson with a friend and was in their courthouse. A court employee told me they'd been boiling their water for drinking for A YEAR.
And Camden, Trenton, Philadelphia, and many, many others.
My best friend lived in New Orleans about 20 years ago and at the time they were telling people to boil AND filter the tap water but Bottled water was the best option if they could afford it. Apparently lead and other heavy metals as well as a whole host of bacteria had been found in the water supply. This was just before Katrina so I doubt anything has improved.
I've been in the courthouse in Jackson many times. That was back in the 90's. I'm not saying this is wrong, but I was never aware that the drinking water had to be boiled.
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Jackson is a said place for a capital of Mississippi 😢
Jackson asked the city of Accra, Ghana if they would like to have sister city status, Accra said no thanks, it would be bad for their image.
I bet those Ghanaians want US citizenship though. Who cares what they think.
As African-Americans we give the African diaspora nothing but love and everyone craps on our faces.
Ghana’s poverty is worse than Jackson’s poverty. Plus they have far more genocide and civil war over there.
LMAO
For realz?
😂
The Civil war impoverished Mississippi and it never recovered. Mississippi was the state that depended most on Slaves, literally no white people in Mississippi worked. When the United states defeated the Confederate states of America, Abraham lincoln freed all the Slaves and consequently Mississippi became Slave-free. Very few Slaves, or rather Ex-slaves, remained in Mississippi and very few citizens volunteered to work to move the State forward. Over the centuries and decades, Mississippi deteriorated and is the poorest State today of United states. Other Southern states were saved from poverty, but Mississippi never did.
"political missteps" makes it sound like politicians didn't gut the city intentionally, to fill their pocket$
Also, I really appreciate your channel, and what you expose... thank you.
if you look at a map, these are the same people who came up to Chicago and destroyed parts of that city. They’re from Jackson and Memphis and after the Great Migration, turned areas of Chicago into Jackson and Memphis
And Detroit. Same thing.
I just love how the American government, continues to send foreign aid in the tens of billions of dollars every year, to countries that hate America 😂
Why do you need aid? Get up off your collective asses and do something instead of sitting in your squalor and whining.
This is coming for us all
Biden sent over $60 billions to Ukraine and Afghanistan.
While I agree the foreign aid needs to stop aid to places like Jackson won't help anyone but thr corrupt politicians.
and how Billionaires and big corporations keep investing in businesses over there.
Listen to the brother he knows what he’s talking about. What a smart gentleman he should be running for office in that town.
I lived in Mississippi for 8 months in 2019, and I couldn’t wait to leave! It is truly one of the most impoverished places in the whole country.
It looks like people gave up on it 50 years ago.
Corruption is rampant. Leads to the mountains of other problems.
I am from Jackson, this city been going fiwn since Katrina... Jackson received the worst people from New Orleans during that time... Jackson also being ran by a mayor that's worst than Littlefoot..... Also people moving away affect how much funding in tax dollars they get .. Jackson has horrible Liberal leadership.... I haven't been back to Jackson to visit in a long time.... Also prostitute getting bad, probably why the syphilis outbreak....
Liberal leadership?? It's the State that has refused to fund the operation of that Capitol City. The State is run by REPUBLICANS , just like Arkansas, Alabama, etcetc. Republicans always make excuses while they steal the treasury blind. I wonder how Brett Favre is doing? Has the State fixed the water system yet??
As long as Mississippi has been republican, conservative whatever, I find it difficult to believe that all of this misery occurred during a brief time of "liberal" leadership. This misery is a result of longterm and systemic neglect.
Totally agree that a lot of this happened around hurricane Katrina. If you know, you know....
Local politics make a bigger difference. If your local mayor is crazy liberal then it will affect you the most
When it gets this Bad it Never because of just one issue. There are several. There is plenty of Blame to go around. It's the States fault. It's the Citys fault. It's the people who live theres Fault. Now that you know who did it all 3 need to agree to fix it. They must move forward together or it wont get better.
I lived in a “boring” country town but somehow didn’t say “you know what, I guess I’ll start committing crimes to spice things up!”
Ive never been to Mississippi and from Louisiana i will never go in person. This was enough right here. Thanks Nick for saving me the gas money. God send this state help. Amen +
this is so heartbreaking...i stayed with my Dad every summer and holiday my whole life up until I was about 18 in South Jackson, and it was magical. We ran the streets, played outside until the street lights came on, sometimes past that. We walked everywhere, to the store, to the park, or just around town and felt completely safe. I live in Atlanta now and met someone that is a Jackson refugee. She and I love to reminisce about the Jackson of our childhoods, the 70's and 80's.
I visited about 8 years ago to see a family member and I could not believe it, this looks even worse than it did then. I fear there is no hope for Jackson and that's too bad. It really was a beautiful city and really Mississippi in general is beautiful.
I Hope you helped your dad move away from there? My family roots started there back in the 30's I believe? My mother was 36 so my grandmother was like 16 years older than my mom so?
It is I lived there on North West St. From 1971 till 1993 or 1994.
People used to rely on God, themselves, their families, and their neighbors. The elders were respected as counsels and the neighborhood "police" for the younger generation. For the most part, mothers stayed home and cooked, kept the house clean, and raised their children. Fathers used to work outside the home and did chores around the house. Men would paint the house, cut the lawn, trim the bushes, and knew how to make needed repairs. It was common to see businessowners and homeowners sweeping the sidewalks and streets. People used to play important roles in society that they have now given over to government, and government has failed them. It's time to stop relying on government and start being responsible for your own lives, families, homes, and communities. Start neighborhood cleanups, appeal to local and national charities for help in providing tools, guidance, and assistance. Contact celebrities, pro athletes, local businesses, and ask them to invest in your community. Donate to and lauch a billboard and social media campaign to have a nationwide Clean Up Jackson Month and invite people from all over the country. Every community can overcome anything with faith, togetherness, determination, hard work, and effort.
@@Gitn2itTrue, no one should be relying on the government, but it's the government's/State's job to upkeep the infrastructures of its cities and towns with the money collected from taxpayers. Otherwise, there is no reason for any citizens to have to pay state or federal taxes.
As a british man this is truly tragic. I might be mistaken but didnt Trump wanna concentrate on fixing America rather than the rest of the world? How much US money goes to other nations rather than youre own? I hope america can turn itself around because if it cant/wont you guys are in serious trouble! That will be as bad for the rest of us too. 🙏
Half of our taxes go to "defense", i.e. the military/industrial complex. Not the personnel.
Donald trump's only project was his "big, beautiful wall". It was a fraud project and it's unstable and poorly built. At least one of the project's contractors earned himself a felony due to his complicity with DT.
@@kendallsmith1458 No, over half our our federal taxes go to social programs, not the military like they should.
Can't give 💰 politicians steal it.
There's a big difference on what Trump says he wants to do and what he actually does do. Fixing poor areas was never really on his agenda. He was too busy giving tax breaks to the wealthy and golfing.
I’m a state worker in Mississippi and they don’t even wanna give us the adequate pay we deserve. Overworked and underpaid.
I live here in Jackson and your commentary is dead on from the parts I watched. It's depressing to see but definitely an eyeopener. I wish city council and other politicians could see this and just maybe they'll see how bad it looks from the outside.
The natural environment looks stunningly verdant. What a tragedy it's so neglected.
It does. The natural beauty of the state covers a lot of sad history.
Nature means cities are a dump!
Worse than NYC?
Jackson has only Whole Foods in entire state.
You know, I look at all this and if this were really a third world country the residents would take better care of it. When I went backpacking around India a long time ago, I went to places where the people had no electricity or plumbing but it was still nicer than this.
Someone compared Los Angeles to a 3rd world city. The response was that people in 3rd world cities don't defecate on the sidewalk.
This is spotless compared to India
@@jamesgill3759 Not true. Junk and trash would be picked up and converted into money one way or another.
as a trucker, I hate going thru Mississippi, smh
DAVID, can you link me with a truck company over there in the US please???
I'm in Nigeria currently!
@Pee Ben sir. Think bigger! I'm in Switzerland 🇨🇭. While I'm not in the trucking business, I can tell you my country is wonderful
Me too. The roads are horrendous!
@supertruckerdave1979 You either would travel on I-55 or I-20, so what about the interstate do you hate?
@@rblackman255 and I can only imagine going past canton at night if I can’t make it to TN before the sun go down I’ll sit till the next day
I’m from Little Rock, Arkansas. I’ve lived in Texas, Idaho, Arizona, and Japan but I’ve traveled to many other places… I genuinely thought nowhere could be worse than Arkansas… until I moved to Mississippi a few months ago. It’s depressing af here and I can’t wait to gtfoh
Nick, You sir are one brave man... Be careful exploring these places! Love the videos and commentary!
Every Local, State, And Federal Political official should be fired. That’s horrible, And they should be ashamed. And why is this not on the CNN, MSNBC,
Because CNN and MSNBC are propaganda arms of the Democratic Party and the Woke.
The Feds try to help by taking charge of the city's water issues.
The state governor isn't helping.
Furthermore the mayor and city council need to stop fighting over stuff.
Because Jackson is run by democrats and that wouldn’t fit their narrative
I heard a pastor say one day ‘fix up your own backyard first before you go over seas’.
Wow did not expect this to blow up to this many views. Well done 💪
I am living in Bangladesh. It is a third-world country. You are saying Jackson, Mississippi is awful. But what I see, it looks like heaven to me. If I get a chance to live there, I will live happily, and every weekend I will clean the city's trash to keep it beautiful. God bless the USA; you guys are so blessed to be born in the USA."
Bangladesh is only worse off because it lacks support from surrounding communities. Jackson itself is no place to call heaven. It is a scary place at times. And it has one of the bloodiest and darkest histories of any city in our country. Along with New Orleans, mobile, and other southern cities built on slave trade and cotton distribution economies. I love my city and the culture we have but be careful what you ask for. You would not feel safe here.
They'll learn.
@@GavinGaineyYou ever been outside the U.S.?
@@vaughncowan4055 who will learn what?
No! Trust me! Bangladesh is much safer than Jackson, Mississippi. In Jackson Mississippi there is a huge gang and drug problem. You would not be safe to live there right now. Cleaning up Jackson, Mississippi requires a community involvement.
I moved to Germany over 20 years ago. At the time people asked me all of the time "Why did you come to Germany when everyone wants to live in the States?" No one asks anymore.
How is life in Germany?
Yeah,how is life in Germany??🤔
@@Nikit_91 shitty weather conditions, envious, standoff ish people
@@Nikit_91 Very good. Great health care and I get 31 days vacation. Prices are going up like anywhere else, but it's manageable.
@@djzrobzombie2813 Weather always depends on where you live in any country. I'd rather have standoff-ish people than people who constantly ask me "how are you?" without really wanting to know or caring.
Jackson, like so many cities, was killed by white flight. The city had been expanding southward in the late 50's, but then the reservoir opened north of town, and all the money started going there. City leadership went into the tank, and decades later, this is the result. The same thing happened in New Orleans, only New Orleans has tourism and the port to buoy it up. Jackson has nothing. The streets in New Orleans are at least as bad as these Jackson streets.
Where is BLM and their money. The Black Lives Matter organization can help the city of Jackson with all those millions of dollars they received over the years. If black lives matter, why is BLM not helping the black people of Jackson Mississippi?
"Jackson has Nothing" 🤭 OUCH!
@@MickeyMishra Well, it has no cash cows like tourism and a major port. The three biggest economic sectors in Jackson are medicine, government, and insurance.
Wouldn't be no white fight if Clinton and Bush didn't send our factories overseas
Actually the South was crushed and the farms and businesses were burned by the north in the Civil War. Illiterate slaves were set free with no where to work, no way to earn money. The already freed slaves pre war fared better.
Jackson Mississippi is really looking like the Last Of Us out here. Where the clickers at this point??😂😂
Those roads are shocking and so dangerous! I really feel for the water issues too, terrible! My heart goes out to the residents.
Just letting you know, Mississippi is a state that has the worstest roads in America. Pot holes are very common.
They need to have their own wells. Not that difficult.
And they are. A couple of years ago a young lady hit one of these potholes in her car and died!
Thank you for your candid content. It is definitely a good look at what major issues we have infrastructurally as a nation.
It's a crying shame because the lush and beautiful vegetation would be just right if the homes were occupied, intact, and not boarded up. It would be a very nice place to live if it wasn't abandoned like it is.
Community 1949 came to this great country in 1970 and my city was so beautiful now I go for a drive down town i just can’t help but cry
You'll notice most of the ghettos in the south have a rural feel to them. Lots of old growth oaks, pecan trees, etc. The husks of homes still standing clearly were very nice at one time. Then whitey packed up and left and I guess they took all the magic dirt with them and replaced it with bad juju dirt bc its been all downhill ever since. Its a dirt conspiracy.
if people werent moving out of the communities when they get a little money. No one stays to help revitalize, the just move to north jackson or madison
Thank you for sharing Tyra's insights into the problems of her hometown. Environmental injustice takes such a toll; I appreciated her mention of conflicts over water in a household. That's the way these things affect real people- it makes a difference. How difficult daily life is affects the psyche.
Brother you are doing the Lord's work. Nobody in the United States should be living this way. Roads, water, trash ect. These are infrastructure issues. This is where Americans Tax dollars should go. Where is our money being spent if not for the people. Clean drinking water and safe water is a human right. This is beyond despicable. People in charge of the State ect need to be held accountable. Lock these fools up.
I feel sorry for the people who were raised there as children and had moved out of state. They come back to this when visiting friends or family. It reminds me of the time we lived in a house when we were kids. My father rented out the house and it caught fire. I remember when I went with him to look at the House. The bedroom where I used to sleep in. I had seen it and there was no roof, and everything was black. Man! I got so emotional.
The mayor is running for a third term. Why?? Apparently he hasn't done any good thing for the city. Oh, the pay check.
I read when the city of Burlington has I believe 1billion dollars they say they're trying to give it back to the people. I wonder how that will happen.
Oh God!
Why?
Don't forget about the Governor. All Red States are having this problem. Where is the money going
@@patriciathompson1776 richer states are shipping the red states more money than they get back in return. California only gets back .75 cents on the dollar.
Just accepting that the government don't give a shit is saving yourself heart problems..
You are the government.