How many of those areas of Africa that have prospered were not influenced by Western Civilization? I can’t think of any. They are rich in abundant natural resources, but lack the motivation to use those resources to improve their standard of living.
I can understand the Negro immigrants dismay at the situation among those who were American born. They, hopefully, will come to realize that the liberal welfare state is the root cause, and what it has done to Black families.
Don’t pretend you were not arguing that the race was the problem... racism is not tolerated here
I have noticed the same when I was in college in Newark, NJ. The Nigerian students had complete disdain for the urban black culture. Very conservative, devout Anglican Christians (NOT ECUSA!).