Which is the question. Jackson have experienced a decline in population over the last 5 years or so in which those left for the suburbs ( Madison,Ridgeland,Byram,). Jackson shouldn't be written off due to crime ( mostly in the West & South side communities) because their well to do areas (Northeast, Fondren, some others names can't remember now) with an assortment of entertainment. Just recently the downtown area is receiving $8 Million in revitalization and some positive recognition from other agencies. Also there's a large black middle class too.

I'll speak for my city Columbus (60% black), it went through a decline and is bouncing back economic wise and is currently the 11th best economic micropolitan area in the country out 500 others.

Positive research should be invested in these worst cities. Im just saying.