And as an addendum, here are a list of policies or initiatives Republicans are pushing around the country that disproportionately hurt Black people that Democrats are against: 1. Voter ID Laws - Several states have passed voter identification laws that critics argue disproportionately affect minority voters, including black Americans, who may be less likely to possess the required forms of identification. 2. Redistricting Plans - Some states have implemented or proposed redistricting plans that critics argue dilute the voting power of black communities by dividing them across multiple districts or concentrating them into a single district (packing or cracking). 3. "Stand Your Ground" Laws - Some states have enacted or expanded "stand your ground" laws, which allow individuals to use deadly force in self-defense without a duty to retreat. Critics argue that these laws disproportionately harm black Americans, who are more likely to be perceived as threats and targeted by violence. 4. Criminal Justice Bills - Some states have passed or proposed legislation that increases penalties for certain crimes or expands the use of mandatory minimum sentences, which critics argue disproportionately affect black Americans due to racial disparities in the criminal justice system. 5. Drug Enforcement Policies - Some states have implemented or proposed harsh drug enforcement policies, such as mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses, which critics argue disproportionately impact black Americans despite similar rates of drug use across racial groups. 6. Welfare Reforms - Some states have passed or proposed welfare reforms that impose strict work requirements or time limits on benefits, which critics argue disproportionately affect black Americans who may face barriers to employment due to systemic inequalities. 7. Education Funding Changes - Some states have proposed changes to education funding formulas or voucher programs that critics argue could exacerbate funding disparities between predominantly black and predominantly white schools, further disadvantaging black students. 8. "Right to Work" Laws - Several states have enacted "right to work" laws, which weaken labor unions and bargaining power for workers. Critics argue that these laws disproportionately harm black workers, who are more likely to be employed in industries with union representation. 9. Restrictions on Affirmative Action - Some states have passed or proposed bans on affirmative action policies in education and employment, which critics argue undermine efforts to address historical and systemic inequalities faced by black Americans. 10. Restrictions on Public Assistance - Some states have implemented or proposed restrictions on public assistance programs, such as drug testing or lifetime limits on benefits, which critics argue disproportionately affect black Americans who are overrepresented among low-income populations.

Certainly, here's a combined list of 20 actions taken by federal, state, or local governments that have positively impacted black Americans: 1. Civil Rights Act of 1964 2. Voting Rights Act of 1965 3. Fair Housing Act of 1968 4. Affirmative Action Policies 5. The Civil Rights Act of 1991 6. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 7. Brown v. Board of Education (1954) - Supreme Court decision desegregating schools 8. Executive Order 9981 (1948) - Desegregation of the U.S. military 9. Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 - Reduced sentencing disparities for drug offenses 10. War on Poverty (1960s) - Introduced various social welfare programs to alleviate poverty, including food stamps and Job Corps 11. Civil Rights Act of 1957 - Established the Civil Rights Commission to investigate violations of civil rights and authorized the U.S. Attorney General to seek injunctions against those denying African Americans the right to vote. 12. Civil Rights Act of 1968 (also known as the Fair Housing Act) - Prohibited discrimination concerning the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, religion, national origin, or sex. 13. Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) of 1965 - Provided federal funding to schools with high numbers of students from low-income families, benefiting many black students. 14. Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972 - Strengthened the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's ability to enforce anti-discrimination laws. 15. Executive Order 10925 (1961) - Required government contractors to take "affirmative action" to ensure that applicants are treated equally without regard to race, color, religion, or national origin. 16. Executive Order 8802 (1941) - Prohibited racial discrimination in the defense industry during World War II. 17. The Voting Rights Act Amendments of 1970, 1975, and 1982 - Expanded and extended provisions of the original Voting Rights Act of 1965, including provisions to address discriminatory voting practices. 18. Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) - Prohibited sex-based discrimination in education programs and activities, benefiting many black women and girls. 19. The Civil Rights Act of 1988 - Expanded protections against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, including protection against discrimination in housing and employment.