Byron Donalds' Jim Crow Comments Ignite Controversy

Critics, including Kamala Harris and Al Sharpton, challenge the congressman's comparison of Black family structures across eras.

Rep. Byron Donalds faced backlash for comments comparing Black family structures during Jim Crow to modern times.
Donalds argued that Black marriage rates were higher during Jim Crow, sparking debates on the impact of historical context.
Vice President Kamala Harris and the Congressional Black Caucus criticized Donalds for misrepresenting history.
Al Sharpton confronted Donalds on MSNBC, challenging his interpretation of Jim Crow's impact on Black families.
Experts highlighted that multiple factors, including economic and social changes, influenced Black family dynamics.