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BlackVoter.org
July 09, 2024
Black voters expressed their support for Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris as a potential presidential candidate during the 2024 Essence Festival. While many attendees at the festival expressed their support for current President Joe Biden, they also indicated that they would prefer to elect Harris as the first Black woman president if Biden were to step aside.
Some attendees believe that Harris for president would be a natural progression and a historic milestone. However, there is also some concern about potential backlash and retaliation if a Black woman were to be elected.
Vice President Harris herself addressed the crowd at the festival, emphasizing the significance of the upcoming election. A recent CNN poll also indicates growing support for Harris as a potential presidential candidate, with her outperforming Biden in hypothetical match-ups against former President Donald Trump.
The United States is marking the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a landmark law that aimed to eliminate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The Act emerged during a period of intense struggle and demand for equal rights, and it had a profound impact on American society.
The legislation prohibited discrimination in hiring, promotion, and firing, while also extending protections to public accommodations and federally funded programs. It also strengthened voting rights enforcement and mandated school desegregation.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 has had a lasting impact on civil rights and social justice movements, providing a benchmark for progress. However, there are persistent challenges and concerns over recent Supreme Court rulings that have eroded civil rights protections.
The 60th anniversary serves as a reminder of the work still to be done to ensure equal rights for all Americans.
In 1964, over 40 Freedom Schools were established in Mississippi as part of the civil rights movement. These schools, which aimed to provide education to Black students in a segregated and unequal system, were seen as radical and illegal at the time.
The curriculum of the Freedom Schools challenged the white nationalist power structure and focused on topics such as Black history, the power of voting, and the Civil Rights movement. Despite facing violence and pushback, the Freedom Schools were successful, with over 2,500 students enrolling that summer.
Today, the legacy of the Freedom Schools continues through organizations like the Children's Defense Fund, which operates over 200 Freedom Schools across the country. These schools remain crucial in providing education that centers the experiences of historically marginalized children and families.
However, they face challenges, including book bans and attempts to suppress critical discussions of race and inequality in classrooms. The article concludes by highlighting the importance of supporting and preserving the legacy of Freedom Schools.
Black members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) are rallying behind President Biden amid concerns over his ability to win re-election. The support of the CBC, which includes influential members such as Rep.
James E. Clyburn and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, could significantly impact Biden's chances in the race.
In a Zoom call with the CBC, Biden emphasized his appreciation for the support he has received from Black voters and promised to continue having their backs in return. The CBC is reportedly considering releasing a collective statement in support of Biden, which would challenge concerns from other House Democrats about his candidacy.
The group's support for Biden could also extend to Vice President Kamala Harris if Biden were to step aside from the race.
In this Fox News video, contributor Raymond Arroyo speaks to Black voters about their thoughts on President Biden and former President Trump following the CNN Presidential Debate. Arroyo interviews a variety of individuals, including a young man in Brooklyn who believes that Biden's performance was lackluster and that Trump would have been a stronger leader.
Another voter in South Carolina expresses disappointment in Biden's inability to answer questions directly, while a woman in Atlanta praises his empathy and ability to connect with people. Overall, the video presents a range of opinions from Black voters, highlighting both positive and negative views of Biden.
By showcasing these perspectives, the video aims to provide insight into the thoughts and concerns of this demographic in regards to the political candidates.
The U.S.
Small Business Administration reports that Black Americans own 3.5 million businesses, employing over 1.
2 million people. However, the success of Black-owned businesses varies depending on the city.
To determine the best destinations for Black entrepreneurs, a new survey by LendingTree identified the U.S.
cities with the most Black-owned businesses. These cities include Atlanta, Georgia; Washington, D.
C.; Baltimore, Maryland; Memphis, Tennessee; and Richmond, Virginia.
These cities have thriving Black business communities and offer opportunities for growth and success. Black entrepreneurship is an important driver of wealth and ownership within the Black community, and these cities are leading the way in supporting and fostering Black-owned businesses.
In a time when racial equity and economic empowerment are at the forefront of national conversations, the success of Black-owned businesses is crucial for building a more inclusive and equitable economy.
Activists and leaders from Detroit and Wayne County gathered to launch an effort aimed at boosting voter turnout for certain Democratic candidates in the August primary elections. The event, hosted by Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, supported Hill Harper for U.
S. Senate, Mary Waters for U.
S. House District 13, and Pamela Pugh for U.
S. House District 8.
The organizers of the Detroit Unity Conference held the event to rally communities and unite in support of these exceptional candidates who represent minority communities. Leaders and activists from various minority groups attended the conference to endorse the candidates and encourage voters to support them.
The candidates themselves took to the podium to discuss their campaigns and emphasize their commitment to improving the lives of their constituents. A lack of leaders of color in the U.
S. Congress was acknowledged, and efforts were made to address this issue by supporting minority candidates in the primary elections.
In response to critics calling for him to step aside, President Joe Biden challenged them to challenge him at the convention as he warned that talk of replacing him hurts Democrats and helps Donald Trump. Biden's comments came after he sent a letter to lawmakers defending his candidacy and insisting that he is "not going anywhere.
" The president received assurances of support from some members of Congress, including the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. However, there are mixed views among red-state Democratic senators about Biden's fate, with some stating that he needs to prove he can campaign effectively.
Some House Democrats are also expressing doubts about Biden's ability to beat Trump, while others warn against infighting within the party. The pressure on Biden to prove himself intensifies as congressional Democrats return to Washington.
With increasing doubts about Joe Biden's fitness for office, some high-profile Democrats are looking towards Vice President Kamala Harris as a potential replacement. While Biden has insisted that he will remain the nominee, some senior Democrats are suggesting that Harris could be the obvious successor if he does step aside.
Despite her failed bid for the 2020 Democratic nomination, supporters point to polls that suggest she could perform better than Biden in a hypothetical match-up against Donald Trump. However, Harris also has her critics within the Democratic Party who question her ability to beat Trump and her appeal to key voting groups.
Whether Harris could actually beat Trump in a general election is still uncertain, and ultimately that is what matters to many Democrats.
In a recent claim, former President Donald Trump stated, "We achieved the lowest African American unemployment rate and the lowest African American poverty rate ever recorded." While it is true that record lows for these statistics were achieved during Trump's presidency, he fails to mention that President Joe Biden has since surpassed those records.
The Black poverty rate reached its lowest point in 2019 at 18.8% under Trump, but it fell further to 17.
1% under Biden in 2022. Similarly, the Black unemployment rate hit a record low of 5.
3% during Trump's presidency, but it reached an even lower point of 4.8% under Biden in April 2023.
It is worth noting that multiple presidents, including Richard Nixon, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama, can claim to have achieved record lows in Black poverty and unemployment during their tenures.
At the Essence Festival of Culture, Vice President Kamala Harris rallied behind President Joe Biden and warned against the threat of another Donald Trump presidency. The event, attended by Black Democrats, highlighted the importance of the upcoming election and the need to decide what kind of country they want to live in.
While Harris did not directly address Biden's debate performance or calls for him to step down, she emphasized the power each individual has to shape the nation's future. The event also raised questions about Harris's role in the Democratic Party, as some Black leaders and voters expressed their support for her as a potential presidential candidate if Biden were to step aside.
The article highlights the significance of Harris's appearance at the festival, given her status as the first Black woman and person of south Asian descent to be elected vice president.
The Detroit pastor who hosted Donald Trump's surprise roundtable at a Black church in Detroit is responding to claims that the event was attended mostly by white crowds. Pastor Lorenzo Sewell appeared on MSNBC to discuss the turnout at 180 Church and said that people laughed at him when he invited them to attend the event.
Sewell stated that he was surprised by the number of Black people who were actually present at the event, as photos and footage showed a predominantly white audience. He explained that he hosted the event to bring together community leaders and that he has no political affiliation, emphasizing that he doesn't worship a donkey or an elephant but instead the lamb of God.
This article discusses the potential decrease in Black voter turnout for Joe Biden in the upcoming election. The author highlights that Black voters, especially working-class men, are frustrated with both Republicans and Democrats and are looking for ways to express that frustration.
Biden received 92% of the Black vote in 2020, but recent polls show that he is polling at 77% among Black voters. The author argues that Democrats are underestimating the anger and dissatisfaction among their most loyal voters.
Many working-class individuals are struggling to survive, living paycheck to paycheck and unable to pay for basic necessities. They feel ignored by politicians who fail to address their concerns and offer solutions.
The author asserts that Black voters should not be blamed for their lack of enthusiasm and that the days of Black voters automatically voting Democratic are over. This growing independence offers new possibilities to create new coalitions and solutions for the Black community and the country as a whole.
In this article, the author argues that the biggest problem for the Democratic Party is not Joe Biden's age, but rather their policies and public image that do not appeal to working-class Americans. The author points out that the Democratic Party has lost appeal with the working class over the years, especially among white working-class voters in the Rust Belt.
They argue that to win back the working-class vote, Democrats need to offer a persuasive plan to address issues like inflation and border security, while also avoiding alienating social conservatives on issues like abortion and LGBTQ+ rights. The author suggests that Vice President Kamala Harris and California Governor Gavin Newsom, who are often mentioned as possible replacements for Biden, are unlikely to effectively appeal to the working class due to their positions on social issues.
Overall, the article argues that the Democrats need not only a new candidate but a new image in order to have a viable path to victory.
