Kamala Harris Pressed On Reparations, Gaza And More During NABJ Panel: Here’s What She Said
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Vice President Kamala Harris participated in a live discussion with Tonya Mosley of NPR and WHYY, Gerren Keith Gaynor of TheGrio, and Eugene Daniels of Politico as part of a three-member panel from the National Association of Black Journalists on Tuesday in Philadelphia. She addressed crucial policy issues set to appear on the November ballot and discussed how her administration would tackle them if elected president.
During the nearly 60-minute session, Harris discussed significant matters affecting Black Americans, including economic insecurity, housing shortages and inadequate child and health care. She outlined her plan to address these issues by creating new housing through tax credits, providing financial assistance for first-time homebuyers, and expanding the child tax credit. She emphasized that these measures are designed to provide long-term relief and build a more equitable future for Black communities nationwide.
Many Black voters are concerned about President Joe Biden’s support for Israel in the Gaza conflict. Since the war began in October, young voters have increasingly questioned the administration’s response. A March Carnegie Endowment survey found 68% of Black Americans favor an “immediate and permanent ceasefire,” with 45% seeing parallels between the Palestinian plight and Black Americans’ historical struggles. As the Democratic presidential...
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