Kamala Harris reaches out to American Black men after Obama’s outburst

Kamala Harris reaches out to American Black men after Obama’s outburst AP | Oct 15, 2024 10:49 AM IST Share Via Copy Link Vice President Kamala Harris includes providing forgivable business loans for Black entrepreneurs and creating more apprenticeships Vice President Kamala Harris announced a plan on Monday to give Black men more economic opportunities and other chances to thrive as she works to energize a key voting bloc that has Democrats concerned about a lack of enthusiasm. Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris attends a campaign rally, in Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S., October 14, 2024. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein REFILE – QUALITY REPEAT(REUTERS) 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. Harris already has said she supports legalizing marijuana and her plan calls for working to ensure that Black men have opportunities to participate as a “national cannabis industry takes shape.” She also is calling for better regulating cryptocurrency to protect Black men and others who invest in digital assets. The vice president’s “opportunity agenda for Black men” is meant to invigorate African American males at a moment when there are...