Read the article and found myself questioning the constant reference to African Americans instead of the South Asian American communities in the derogative "Ghettos".  Putting down one ethnic group to elevate another is not what the article was to be about or was it? That the Blacks such as those living in another country, under different social oppressions and living in a state of poverty  deserving to be associate to the term you first stated carries a negative connotation? It is my understanding that there is a large population of South Asian peoples living in "Ghettos or Slums" in India than those American Blacks that your refer. It is not necessary to defer the use of this word upon any minority group in order to convey your point. It is a word that can be removed unless referred to the state representatives or government that neglects to proper service the needs of the forgotten community. Communities of willing and hardworking citizens. Brampton is not a Ghetto. It has issues.