- BLACKVOTER.ORG
- Posts
- BLACKVOTER.ORG #62
BLACKVOTER.ORG #62
Empowering Awareness: Stay Grounded With Blackvoter.org Newsletter!
![](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/6b120087-f441-4109-9021-ead3a3ee69d9/8_mfy6rtQ8OYYgk28gqR8g.png?t=1716494364)
![](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/ea4a6f7b-e04e-4084-b386-43e46b8c0c66/ut9Q5jfwSJWqvcUASGUPAQ.png?t=1716398958)
Former President Donald Trump is holding a rally in the South Bronx in an attempt to woo Black and Hispanic voters ahead of the 2024 election. ๐ฝ The rally is taking place in Crotona Park, a neighborhood known for its diversity and poverty.
๐ Trump's campaign hopes to draw several thousand people to the event, which will be his first open to the general public since becoming the presumptive Republican nominee. Trump believes he can make inroads with Black and Hispanic voters who are frustrated with their economic situations and drawn to his tough-guy persona.
๐ช However, Biden's campaign has released ads aimed at undercutting Trump's attempts to attract Black voters, highlighting his propagation of the "birther" conspiracy and his calls for the death penalty in the Central Park Five case. Trump's rally comes during a pause in his criminal hush money trial, which will resume after the Memorial Day weekend.
![](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/20/USAT/73773483007-vpc-black-voter-support-for-biden-wh.jpg?crop=1919,1079,x0,y0&width=1919&height=1079&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Is Black Voter Support Waning for Biden's 2024 Campaign? Expert Analysis Reveals Surprising Findings
๐ In an interview with USA TODAY, Biden advisor Stephen Benjamin addresses concerns about a potential decrease in support from Black voters for President Joe Biden's 2024 campaign. Francesca Chambers, the reporter, questions Benjamin about the lack of enthusiasm seen among Black voters compared to the 2020 election.
Benjamin acknowledges that there have been some challenges in mobilizing support from this key demographic, but he remains confident that the Biden administration's policies and actions will ultimately win them over. He emphasizes the importance of listening to the concerns and needs of Black voters and ensuring that their voices are heard.
Benjamin also highlights the administration's efforts to address issues such as voting rights, criminal justice reform, and economic inequality that directly impact the Black community. Despite the hurdles, Benjamin believes that Biden's commitment to equity and inclusion will help maintain and grow Black voter support in the coming years.
![](https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a4a135e/2147483647/strip/false/crop/8640x5760+0+0/resize/1486x991!/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Ff1%2F94%2F4bc61436407c911c06105f8b9ff0%2Fap22299424074748.jpg)
The Supreme Court has ruled that black voters in South Carolina can be shifted to a different district in order to shore up a partisan advantage for a Republican candidate. ๐๏ธ The court upheld a redistricting map drawn by the state's Republican Legislature, overturning a lower court's ruling that deemed it a "stark racial gerrymander.
" ๐บ๏ธ The justices, in a 6-3 decision, stated that the districts were drawn for political, rather than racial, reasons. ๐ณ๏ธ The ruling highlights the conflict between the Constitution, which permits officials to make decisions based on political considerations, and the 14th Amendment, which prohibits decisions based on race.
๐ The case involved a congressional district held by Republican Rep. Nancy Mace, where redistricting aimed to make it a Republican stronghold after a Democrat won the district in 2018.
Critics argue that the ruling sends a message that racial gerrymandering is acceptable.
![](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/12cf8b68-e5f9-48f2-b011-6f0b682e4917/vlZywhbsRESUy73DAZBt2A.png?t=1716236329)
President Biden is facing pressure to follow through on his promise to visit Africa after breaking that vow ๐ฌ. In 2022, Biden spoke to African leaders and declared that the United States was committed to building strong relationships with Africa โจ๐ค.
He promised to visit the continent in 2023, but has yet to do so ๐๏ธโ. As Biden focuses on conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, Africa has seemingly faded into the background ๐.
This lack of attention has raised concerns among African leaders who are eager to engage with the United States and address critical issues such as economic development, climate change, and security ๐๐ผ๐. Biden's failure to visit Africa has sparked criticism and calls for him to prioritize the continent โ ๏ธ๐ฃ๏ธ.
While it is unclear when or if Biden will make the trip ๐คทโโ๏ธโ๏ธ, the pressure for him to do so continues to mount โฐ๏ธ๐ฅ.
![](https://thefederalist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Screenshot-2024-05-22-at-5.20.33%E2%80%AFPM.png)
In this article, author Eddie Scarry discusses Joe Biden's declining support among nonwhite voters, particularly among black voters. ๐ Scarry criticizes the Biden campaign's attempts to regain support from black voters, claiming that their efforts come off as patronizing and desperate.
๐ฑ He points to Biden's recent speech in front of the NAACP, where he referred to the organization as the "NAAC" and made vague statements about the future of black male students. ๐ฃ๏ธ Scarry also mentions the Biden administration's decision to abandon its effort to ban menthol cigarettes, a move that was seen as an attempt to prevent a political backlash from black voters.
๐ Scarry concludes by stating that while he believes black voters will still largely support Biden and the Democratic Party, there is a possibility that some may not vote for Biden or at all. He reassures black voters that not voting for Biden won't make them any less black.
![](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/51bb77f9-9bc3-4558-bb89-3b8fade52165/mikematrix_a_well_dressed_black_man_taking_a_selfie_of_him_wi_32fe337c-0159-4914-bbac-1c794b78a239_0.png?t=1716491429)
๐ข President Biden risks losing Black voters over his support for Israel in the conflict with Hamas in Gaza, according to a recent poll. ๐ณ๏ธ The survey found that 24% of Black voters see the war as "extremely important" for the upcoming election.
๐ฎ Furthermore, one in six Black voters have considered not voting as a form of protest, with "protecting Palestine" being a top reason. ๐ This is particularly concerning for Democrats, as Black voters heavily favor their party.
๐ฅ The survey also revealed that 45% of Black Americans feel connected to the Palestinian plight, and 59% believe that US military aid to Israel should be conditional. ๐ If Black voters stay home, it could adversely impact Democrats' chances in November.
๐ The Biden administration's stance on the conflict has disappointed many young voters, who were eager for change. ๐ The future of the Black vote and its impact on the Democratic party hangs in the balance.
![](https://cdn.aussiedlerbote.de/content/images/2024/05/23/284297/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/at-a-campaign-rally-in-the-bronx-trump-aims-to-connect-with-hispanic-and-african-american-voters.webp)
Former President Donald Trump is planning a campaign rally in the Bronx in an effort to connect with Hispanic and African American voters. The rally will take place just before the closing arguments in Trump's New York criminal trial, where he is facing 34 felony counts and has pleaded not guilty.
๐ It will be Trump's first major campaign rally in the state since his initial presidential run in 2016. ๐ Despite the Bronx being a Democratic stronghold, Trump believes he has a chance of winning New York in the upcoming election.
๐ฝ The majority of residents in the South Bronx, where the rally will be held, are Hispanic and Black. ๐ However, Trump's efforts to win over minority voters come amidst criticism from Democratic Reps.
Ocasio-Cortez and Torres, who called his event an attempt to trick people and referred to him as "radioactive" in the Bronx.
![](https://media0.giphy.com/media/dyMXivW0CCuiBLNeVk/giphy.gif?cid=2450ec30v18x6fvgp4jh6w9518gwvjenqvrr5xkr7ttfu4e0&ep=v1_gifs_search&rid=giphy.gif&ct=g)
![](https://i0.wp.com/capitalbnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GettyImages-1454270004-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&ssl=1)
In response to the increasing attacks on voting rights in the United States, some states are taking matters into their own hands to protect the power of the ballot box. One example is Minnesota, which recently became the first state to pass its own Voting Rights Act โ๏ธ.
The state's lawmakers drafted legislation to safeguard against racial discrimination in voting after a panel from the 8th U.S.
Circuit Court of Appeals limited who can sue under the federal Voting Rights Act โ๐ณ๏ธ. The court's decision stated that only the U.
S. Department of Justice can bring lawsuits alleging Voting Rights Act violations, leaving ordinary citizens and advocacy groups unable to take legal action.
The Minnesota Voting Rights Act aims to revive private enforcement and ease the voting process for college students ๐โ
. Similar legislation is being considered in several other states.
Overall, these state-level actions highlight the urgent need to protect voting rights and ensure fair representation for marginalized communities ๐๐.
![](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/9d2089a8-e106-4797-b0d6-e6510e95dcb7/EDcKWL_ASuS1dsOmg2rjkQ.png?t=1716491613)
![](https://media.tag24.de/1200x800/e/6/e6yzbf5ilzikzf2qpo19sazhb0encges.jpg)
Former President Donald Trump held a rally in New York on Thursday in an attempt to attract ๐ค Black and Latino voters who previously supported Joe Biden. The event took place in the South Bronx, a heavily Democratic and diverse neighborhood with a large Hispanic and Black population.
Trump's focus during the rally was on crime and economic conditions in the area. Around 10,000 people signed up to attend the rally, although the permit was only granted for 3,500 attendees.
Recent polls have shown Trump making gains with Black and Hispanic Americans, particularly among younger voters and those who blame Biden for the surge in illegal immigration at the Mexico border. The Biden campaign released an ad prior to the rally highlighting Trump's past racial controversies.
๐ฅ Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan has issued a fiery dissent in response to the recent ruling by the court's conservative majority to allow racial gerrymandering in South Carolina. The ruling overturns a lower court decision that found Republicans in South Carolina had illegally used race to gerrymander the state's 1st Congressional District.
๐ฉโโ๏ธ Kagan argues that the new map weakens Black voters' influence and accuses the court's majority of going "seriously wrong." She calls on the state to redraw District 1 without targeting African-American citizens and criticizes the court for enabling racial discrimination to continue.
๐ซ This ruling comes after the court's decision in 2019 that federal courts cannot address claims of partisan gerrymandering, leaving states accused of racially segregated electoral maps to only rely on partisan information when redistricting. Kagan's dissent warns of the danger of using race as a proxy to achieve partisan ends and suppress the electoral influence of minority voters.
![](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/050a3da0-858c-4e87-a192-110394a22adf/TGSQYTnST8ueVlh3XRqpgA.png?t=1716236332)
![](https://media.beehiiv.com/cdn-cgi/image/fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,quality=80/uploads/asset/file/c23ae11f-8610-4abe-a929-abf070c6e51f/_Edie__If_votes_were_cast_on_Twitter__we_d_have_a_Kardashian_in_the_Oval_Office.__Wardell__Better_than_a_politician_in_a_reality_show._copy.png?t=1716493362)
Thank you |
Please support |
"Introducing 'Knox Discovers Democracy' โ a delightful journey through the USA political process tailored for young children. Join Knox as he embarks on an adventure to learn about democracy, elections, and the power of voting. Through colorful illustrations and engaging storytelling, children will explore the importance of civic engagement and discover how their voices can shape the future. Get ready to inspire the next generation of active citizens with Knox's empowering tale!" Free ebook download Link below |
![](https://media3.giphy.com/media/26DMX2JrSHiE5Rg0o/giphy-downsized.gif?cid=2450ec30d9tezwjklbwzkxllyrqd8a1pna00991wf2i1dib9&ep=v1_gifs_search&rid=giphy-downsized.gif&ct=g)