It’s Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Technology has made vast knowledge readily available. Opportunities concerning wealth and health are unprecedented and easier to access than ever before.
Speaking of which, did you hear about the chaos at the trampoline park?
‘WHAT HAPPENED TO BLACK PEOPLE?’
The images are strikingly similar, yet the situations differ greatly.
A riot erupted at a trampoline park. A mall faced destruction. There was unrest at a gated community pool. Public parks seem overrun. Dining areas on cruise ships turned into arenas for violent clashes. A brawl occurred at an Outback Steakhouse, and fights erupted in airport terminals. The annual Houston Rodeo faced ongoing turmoil. More physical altercations erupted—wigs flew off, and some attendees, quite frankly, did not dress appropriately. Eventually, the rodeo had to shut down, imposing new regulations. Daytona Beach’s spring break spiraled into mob-like violence, with escalating fights and even gunfire.
In one unsettling incident, twenty-year-old Caydence Carpenter found herself driving her Tesla through a crowd in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Videos confirm she was attempting to escape, being targeted by the mob. Meanwhile, police just stood by as chaos unfolded. Afterward, Carpenter faced charges, but she pleaded not guilty.
Kissy Dorito—yes, that’s her name—attempted to enjoy a beach vacation during spring break, only to remain stranded in her car.
“Twerking, dancing, stopping traffic, cursing at people, flipping them off, it was… wild,” she shared with local news.
These events, while unique, share certain connections. They’re all quite recent, and you’ve likely seen videos of such incidents online. This phenomenon feels unprecedented and consistent. Often, they involve large groups of unruly black youth, with occasional participation from adults. Most importantly, it signals a rising trend.
The central question here is: what’s changed?
I sent one of these videos to a friend and asked, “What happened to black people?”
This question is somewhat loaded, suggesting that something significant has transpired. Perhaps that assumption is fair, considering the context.
The response was surprisingly insightful and reminiscent of perspectives shared by thinkers like Thomas Sowell.
Initially, the friend noted, “Family structures have collapsed.”
“Where are the parents?” is often the first question that arises. In one case, police in Richmond even mentioned they would go to homes to arrest parents.
They highlighted that the percentage of black children born into fatherless households closely mirrored that of white children, until the welfare state accelerated in the mid-20th century. Now, that figure has escalated from around 25% to nearly 75%.
Essentially, the incentives have shifted significantly.
Government programs created financial incentives for mothers to raise multiple fatherless children, while simultaneously, another negative incentive was recently diminished.
Moreover, law enforcement dynamics have shifted dramatically over the past decade.
The rise of racial “equity” has led to a leniency in dealing with repeat offenders, resulting in a spike of lawlessness. The consequence? The affected individuals are predominantly from the same minority communities these policies aim to support.
A small, hyper-violent segment drives the crime statistics and viral footage, the friend observed.
Thirdly, cultural shifts have emerged. There’s a newfound status associated with loud, disruptive behavior. This path seems much easier than putting in the effort to excel academically. It’s as simple as recording oneself and adopting a tough persona.
This sentiment is echoed by numerous black commentators and intellectuals over the years—figures like John McWhorter, Larry Elder, and Glenn Loury, who recently addressed this trend in an essay titled “Condemning the Riff Raff.” Let’s not forget Jason Riley from the Wall Street Journal, who wrote a book urging liberal America to “Stop Helping Us.”
With social media platforms like TikTok further fueling these cultural transformations, we find ourselves in a challenging landscape.
So, what’s the solution?
One potential fix would involve removing favorable incentives for dysfunctional family structures, though realistically, that seems unlikely. Critics from all sides would likely protest about the implications for working-class black mothers. While they might have a point, it’s become increasingly clear that something needs to be addressed.
The second pressing need is to restore the rule of law.
Statistics show less than 0.03% of the black population in NYC is responsible for an overwhelming 99.9% of homicides—mostly against other innocent black individuals—this year.
Local police are well aware of where the issues arise and know how to intervene effectively.
Yet, the liberal dominance in law enforcement structures complicates this.
Consider Alvin Bragg—will he go after violent black teenagers? And what about Judge Juan Merchan—can we expect strict penalties?
Underfunded and demoralized police departments are not the core issue here.
I want to emphasize—I support holding individuals accountable for their actions. The ones behind the violence are clearly the people shown in those videos (often recorded by them).
Mistakes happen, and a void of competent leadership plays a significant role in these consequences, which we’re observing unfold in real-time.
Young adults, parents, officials, judges, prosecutors, educators—they all contribute to the dilemma.
Until they’re willing to engage in meaningful change, planning a simple family outing could pose a challenge.
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