(Sorry for deleting the three messages, thought I'd combine them into one for coherency/cohesion)
You're right, the Constitution doesn't explicitly mention addressing racial wealth gaps or redistributing wealth. However, policies like housing assistance or tax credits are rooted in Congress's power to promote the general welfare (Article I, Section 8). The government has long used these tools to address economic inequalities and help all citizens, as part of its responsibility to ensure a functioning and equitable society.
Also, I'd like to address this error you seem to be stumbling on...
Just because something isn’t explicitly stated in the Constitution doesn’t automatically make it unconstitutional. The Constitution is a framework, and many laws and policies have been developed based on its principles and the powers it grants, like the Necessary and Proper Clause (Article I, Section 8), which allows Congress to pass laws needed to carry out its powers. Many government programs, from Social Security to infrastructure spending, aren’t explicitly mentioned in the Constitution but have been upheld as constitutional through court interpretations and legal precedent.
I'm not trying to make jabs at your relative intelligence... But I think whoever taught you what the word "unconstitutional" means, may have been mistaken in its usage.
"Unconstitutional" means that a law, action, or policy violates or goes against the principles, provisions, or rights outlined in the Constitution. If something is deemed unconstitutional, it means it exceeds the powers granted by the Constitution or infringes upon the rights it protects. This determination is typically made by courts, especially the Supreme Court, which interprets whether laws align with the Constitution.
"address racial wealth gaps caused by historical inequities" is not mentioned anywhere in the constitution. Thus, it *cannot* be unconstitutional.
It's common for people to disagree with how their tax dollars are used (and I understand your frustration), but taxes fund a wide range of services that benefit society as a whole, even if we don’t always agree on every expenditure. That balance between individual rights and collective responsibility is one of the ongoing debates in a democratic society. So the saying goes, "United we stand, divided we fall."
Let me know if I could clarify anything further.