Black Caucus to Trump: Follow our Lead

Rep. Brenda Lawrence, a Southfield Democrat, was among a half-dozen leaders of the Congressional Black Caucus who met Wednesday with President Donald Trump at the White House, telling him to follow their lead if he’s serious about addressing issues affecting the African-American community. They delivered a 130-page policy document on African-American history and proposed solutions for advancing black families, such as summer job programs for youth and investing in transportation, education and job creation, Lawrence said. They referenced the pitch that Trump made in his campaign to black and Hispanic voters, describing them as living in poverty in cities that are like “war zones.” “What do you have to lose?” Trump asked.