Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins

Black Births Fell Below Whites: Why No One Told You

Oct 24, 2025
The hosts delve into the alarming trends of declining black fertility rates, revealing they have dipped below white rates for the first time. Key factors influencing this change include socioeconomic status, educational levels, and shifting cultural attitudes. They also discuss the historical impact of organizations like Planned Parenthood and the effects of immigration on overall statistics. Insights into regional disparities, marriage dynamics, and the influence of progressive narratives provide a thought-provoking analysis of this critical issue.
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Internal Cultural Change Drives Family Trends

  • Cultural shifts and progressive narratives have changed family structures in Black communities.
  • The hosts argue this internal cultural change contributed more to decline than external racism alone.
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Regional Politics Correlate With Fertility Gaps

  • The biggest fertility gaps appear in the Deep South where Black populations liberalized.
  • Regional ideological shifts partially explain localized fertility differences.
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High Immigrant TFRs Then Rapid Generational Drop

  • Specific immigrant groups show much higher TFRs (e.g., Somali, Haitian), raising aggregate Black TFR.
  • Second-generation immigrant fertility drops significantly toward native levels.
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