Biden ignoring Black woman supporter rekindles debate on racism in US politics

By Alireza Akbari A viral video of US President Joe Biden ignoring a young Black woman during a public event in Madison, Wisconsin, has rekindled the long-running debate over deeply entrenched racism in American politics. In the video, Biden, who is running for the US presidency again, is seen bypassing a Black woman who holds a Biden-Harris placard in her hand and appears seemingly excited to greet the president. The Democratic president, whose health issues have come under scrutiny following the disastrous first televised presidential debate with Donald Trump, walked past the Black girl and hugged an older lady. The woman, visibly disappointed, just kept looking on awkwardly, prompting a wave of reactions. The incident has again brought the focus back on the deep-rooted plague of racism afflicting American politics, including both major political parties – the Democrats and Republicans. Biden’s overt racism has been the topic of discussion on several occasions in the past, particularly directed at people of color, including those in his own party. On July 7, 2021, Tim Murtaugh, a visiting fellow at the Heritage Foundation, penned a commentary shedding light on racist remarks made by the US president. He highlighted Biden’s comments regarding Latinos and...