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BLACKVOTER.ORG #63
Empowering Awareness: Stay Grounded With Blackvoter.org Newsletter!
BlackVoter.org & Edith Wilson (content curation advisor)
May 24, 2024
In an attempt to win over black and Latino voters in New York, Donald Trump held a campaign rally in the South Bronx, his first in the city in eight years. The event featured Florida Republican Congressman Byron Donalds, who is rumored to be a potential running mate for Trump.
Recent polls show that Democrat Joe Biden is losing support among this crucial voting bloc in key states. During his 90-minute speech, Trump blamed Biden and the record levels of migrants crossing the US-Mexico border for having a negative economic impact on minority voters, claiming that they are "losing everything they can lose.
" While there was concern about how Trump would be received in the Bronx, some residents appreciated his willingness to step out of his comfort zone and engage with the community. Trump's attempts to reach out to minority voters come as he and Biden are locked in a tight race ahead of November's presidential election.
Former president Donald Trump held a rally in New York on Thursday in an effort to attract Black and Latino voters who had previously supported Joe Biden. The rally, held in the traditionally Democratic South Bronx, aimed to demonstrate that Trump could draw large crowds among minority communities that are considered crucial to Biden's political success.
Trump's focus during the rally was on crime and economic conditions in the area, where a majority of residents are Hispanic and one-third are Black. The event drew significant interest, with approximately 10,000 people signing up to attend, though the permit only allowed for 3,500 attendees.
Recent polls have shown Trump gaining support among Black and Hispanic Americans, particularly younger voters, who are disengaged with politics and critical of Biden's handling of the immigration issue at the Mexican border.
In this edition of the "Everything's Political" newsletter, several important political stories are highlighted. Firstly, the U.
S. Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 decision that South Carolina's congressional map is not a racial gerrymander, which will have negative consequences for Black voters in the state.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott also made a controversial pardon, forgiving a man who killed a Black Lives Matter protester. The newsletter also discusses voting rights in Louisiana, the search for a missing Black woman in Mississippi, and a pro-insurrectionist flag flying outside a Supreme Court justice's home.
Lastly, the newsletter celebrates the Emmy-winning series Abbott Elementary, which showcases the joy and resilience of Black students. Overall, the newsletter highlights the political implications of these stories and their impact on different communities.
The push for a federal ban on menthol cigarettes in the U.S.
has once again been delayed, with the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) putting the proposed prohibition on hold. Advocacy groups say that the delay is likely due to concerns from the White House about how the ban might impact African American voters, who are disproportionately affected by menthol cigarette use.
The tobacco industry has historically targeted the African American community, and the flavoring of menthol cigarettes can increase dependence and make it harder to quit smoking. While advocacy groups argue that menthol cigarettes should have been banned along with other flavored smokes in 2009, the FDA has continued to delay action.
The agency has pointed to studies showing that a ban on menthol cigarettes would save over 600,000 lives, including over 250,000 African American lives. However, it is unclear why the FDA is delaying the ban once again.
The recent US-Kenya summit served multiple purposes, including strengthening the trade relationship between the two countries and highlighting Nairobi as a military partner for Washington. However, it also had significant political implications, particularly for President Joe Biden's re-election bid.
By welcoming Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife for an official state visit, Biden aimed to strengthen his ties with Black voters, a crucial base of support that he needs to turn out in force in the upcoming election. The visit, which included a glittering state dinner and the presence of former President Barack Obama, whose father was Kenyan, was designed to resonate with Black voters who have ancestral and emotional ties to Africa.
In addition to its political significance, the US-Kenya alliance is also strategically important. Kenya is currently an oasis of stability in Africa and has become one of America's strongest allies on the continent.
The partnership benefits both countries economically and helps to counter the growing influence of China and Russia in Africa.
In a surprise turn of events, former President Barack Obama made an appearance at President Biden's state dinner for Kenya. While the dinner was meant to honor the African nation, it was clear that the night was about rallying Democratic allies as Biden gears up for the 2024 campaign.
The event, attended by influential Kenyans and wealthy figures, also served as an opportunity for Biden to strengthen his ties with key supporters. Notably, Obama was not initially included on the guest list but made an unexpected appearance.
The guest list also included elected officials from battleground states, influential Black political operatives, and powerful philanthropists. Among the attendees was actor Sean Penn, who has been working on a documentary about Hunter Biden's life.
Overall, the state dinner showcased Biden's efforts to solidify his political networks and build bridges for the upcoming election season.
A new study has revealed a significant trend among African American and Latino voters, indicating a growing independence within these communities when it comes to their political affiliations. Traditionally, these groups have leaned more towards the Democratic party, but data now suggests that a substantial portion of them are becoming politically self-reliant.
This evolution within African American and Latino communities is both intriguing and empowering, as it shows that these voters are making decisions based on their personal values and beliefs rather than blindly following a party line. The study further highlights how diverse these communities are, with voters having a wide range of opinions and perspectives on various issues.
This shift in political independence could have profound implications for future elections, as politicians will now need to cater to a more diverse range of viewpoints within these communities in order to secure their support. All in all, this development marks an exciting shift in the political landscape, as African American and Latino voters are increasingly asserting their individual voices in the decision-making process.
Former President Donald Trump is planning a campaign rally in the Bronx in an attempt to connect with Hispanic and African American voters. Scheduled just before the closing arguments in his New York criminal trial, the rally will be Trump's first major campaign event in the state since 2016.
Despite losing the Bronx by a wide margin to Joe Biden in the 2020 election, Trump believes he has a chance of winning New York this fall. The event will be held in Cortona Park, a location in the South Bronx where the majority of residents are Hispanic and Black.
However, Democratic Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ritchie Torres criticized Trump's rally, with Ocasio-Cortez calling it "an attempt to trick some of our folks here." Trump's rally comes as he continues to make immigration a central issue in his campaign, using false claims and dehumanizing language when referring to migrants.
In an effort to reach out to Black voters, President Biden's campaign has released a new ad that highlights former President Donald Trump's treatment of Black people. The ad features a clip from a 1989 interview where Trump says, "Of course, I hate these people," referring to the individuals accused in the Central Park Five case.
The ad links this statement to Trump's documented bias in his family business's rental properties, his response to the Central Park Five case, and his defense of white supremacists in Charlottesville. By resurfacing Trump's past, the Biden campaign hopes to remind voters of Trump's history and disqualify him as unfit for office.
This strategy reflects a recognition that Biden's message on abortion rights may need broadening to reach all the voters he needs to win in November.
Kenyan President William Ruto's visit to the United States is causing controversy as he is not being given the opportunity to address a joint session of Congress, a tradition that has been extended to recent visiting heads of state. This has left many lawmakers upset, with Rep.
Steven Horsford, chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, calling it an "affront to American diplomacy." Ruto's visit is significant as it is the first state visit by a Kenyan president to the US in two decades, and the first by an African leader since 2008.
Lawmakers warn that by not inviting Ruto to Congress, it sends a dangerous message about which countries the US deems worthy of addressing Congress and diminishes the importance of the US-Africa relationship. The visit comes as the US plans to designate Kenya as a major "non-NATO Ally" and seeks to strengthen cooperation on various issues such as global peace and security, economic development, human rights, and the climate crisis.
The White House is hosting a state dinner for Kenyan President William Ruto, marking the first state dinner for an African nation since 2008. The dinner aims to build ties with Africa and comes at a crucial time when Washington's relationship with the continent is being tested.
The event will showcase two types of uniquely American music: gospel and country. Country star Brad Paisley and the gospel choir of Howard University will be performing during the dinner.
The menu will include dishes like fruitwood-smoked beef short ribs, poached lobster, chilled heirloom tomato soup, and a white chocolate basket. The decor will feature fuchsia and purple African orchids and American roses, symbolizing enduring U.
S.-Kenyan friendship.
Over 1,000 candles will be placed along the pavilion walls for a romantic ambiance, and a suspended centerpiece with 15,000 layered reflective metallic strips will amplify the candlelight.
Former President Donald Trump held a campaign rally in the South Bronx, a neighborhood that is predominantly Hispanic and Black, in an attempt to attract these voters ahead of the next election. The event took place just a few blocks from the congressional district of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, one of Trump's most vocal critics.
Despite facing ongoing legal troubles, Trump appeared confident and happy during his rally. He boasted of his achievements as a real estate developer, claiming credit for lifting millions out of poverty while criticizing Joe Biden's handling of the economy.
Trump also made a strong appeal to minority voters, accusing Biden of failing African American and Hispanic communities. While many still view Trump unfavorably, some attendees expressed curiosity and admiration, noting that they were open to voting for him in the future.
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