short answer most have no problem operating within the current system...they made it

forget the overall black plight or some kind of independence. as long as they can get a top job at a law or lobbying firm after leaving congress they're fine. same for think tanks for those that are into research . joint center for political & economic studies was another think tank focusing on black issues...last i heard they were broke. even now the website is down

guess the government grants dried up and not enough wealthy blacks donated to it