Harris sets out plan to empower black men as US election looms

US Vice President Kamala Harris is announcing a plan to give black men more economic opportunities and other chances to thrive as she works to energise a key voting bloc that has Democrats concerned about a lack of enthusiasm. Ms Harris’ plan includes providing forgivable business loans for black entrepreneurs, creating more apprenticeships and studying sickle cell and other diseases that disproportionately affect African American men. Advertisement She has already said she supports legalising marijuana, and her plan calls for working to ensure that black men have opportunities to participate as a “national cannabis industry takes shape”. Advertisement Ms Harris is also calling for better regulation on cryptocurrency to protect black men and others who invest in digital assets. The Vice President’s so-called “opportunity agenda for black men” is meant to invigorate African American males at a moment when there are fears some may sit out the US election rather than vote for Ms Harris or her opponent, Republican former president Donald Trump. She unveiled the plan on Monday, ahead of an evening campaign rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, where she is due to appear with Democratic senator John Fetterman. Advertisement Yesterday, I released my medical records. Donald Trump should do...