WASHINGTON (AP) Black History Month, often a time to recognize the contributions of African Americans in U.S. history, was marked in the nation’s capital this week with a focus on present divides and the November election when Black turnout will be integral to the outcome. At the White House, the Biden administration on Tuesday […]
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Black History Month, often a time to recognize the contributions of African Americans in U.S. history, was marked in the nation's capital this week with a focus on present divides and the November election when Black turnout will be integral to the outcome. At the White House, the Biden administration on Tuesday hosted more than…
Black History Month was celebrated in the nation s capital with dueling events on Tuesday highlighting the divide between Democrats’ and Republicans approaches to courting Black voters in the 2024 presidential election. At the White House, descendants of civil rights icons and Black historical figures convened with Biden officials including Vice President Kamala Harris. Later that evening, Republicans held a reception celebrating activists working to make inroads with Black voters. The two events highlighted where each party starts in its efforts to court Black voters, who overwhelmingly have supported Democrats, in an election when polls indicate the community may be more persuadable than in the past.