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JustAnotherGen

(36,486 posts)
2. More Environmental Racism
Fri Jul 25, 2025, 09:03 AM
Jul 25

Bessemer, Alabama has a predominantly Black population, with approximately 70.56% identifying as Black or African American, followed by 19.81% White.

Racial Breakdown
According to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and American Community Survey, the racial demographics of Bessemer are as follows:
Black or African American: 70.56% (approximately 18,103 residents)
White: 19.81% (approximately 5,200 residents)
Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
Asian: 0.16%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.11%
Multiracial: 2.1%

https://www.censusdots.com/race/bessemer-al-demographics

They are doing the same shit in Kentucky. However - BLM is not sexy to the Activist Community anymore.

I really hope these folks have the courage to booby trap it every chance they get. The companies have it coming.

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