<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
why are so many minorities on welfare?
<|assistant|>
Historically, poverty rates for minority groups have tended to be higher than those for whites, due to systemic economic oppression and discrimination. This inequality results in disproportionate representation on welfare rolls, as more minorities lack the educational attainment and economic resources necessary to lift themselves out of poverty.