The dangers of the many misguided stereotypes about black people are most palpable when someone in power subscribes to them.

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin (R) visited the Nativity Academy in Louisville on July 10 for a video promoting unity in the state. In it, he shook hands with teachers, patted them on the back and encouraged the educators to “give [students] the chance to succeed, to pursue the American dream.”

“I’m about to go in and meet the members of the West Louisville Chess Club,” Bevin said during the video. “Not necessarily something you would’ve thought of when you think of this section of town.”

According to The Root, the school's study body is 86 percent black and 1 percent white.

Enjoyed meeting the members of the West Louisville Chess Club at Nativity Academy at St. Boniface…Incredible kids with incredible minds. #WeAreKY pic.twitter.com/ePnrmkmR0g— Governor Matt Bevin (@GovMattBevin) July 10, 2018

His misconceptions come as no surprise, as Bevin has sided with issues negatively affecting minority communities, such as the repeal of the Affordable Care Act, lowering the minimum wage and the Blue Lives Matter law.

What is surprising, however, is Bevin made such a tone-deaf comment as the father of four Ethiopian children. How could he not recognize the impact a statement such as that would have on others who look like them?

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