President Joe Biden Makes a Stop at Black-Owned Restaurant ‘They Say’ in Harper Woods

President Joe Biden’s visit to Detroit was a calculated move to rekindle connections and bolster standing among Black voters as Michigan’s 2024 primaries inch closer, with February 27th marked as a critical date. Michigan, known for its significant Black electorate, is a battleground state where Biden’s efforts are more crucial than ever. On Thursday, Biden landed in Michigan, not just for a brief visit but as part of a deliberate campaign to turn the tide in his favor. Despite his administration’s focus on policies that ostensibly benefit Black Americans, polling figures have yet to mirror this commitment, showing a dip in his popularity among these voters over the last six months. Biden’s engagement was hands-on as he navigated the lively scene at They Say, a Black-owned bar and restaurant in Harper Woods. Spending around 20 minutes mingling, he moved from booth to booth and conversed with patrons at the bar, sharing moments, taking photos, and even participating in a FaceTime call with someone on a customer’s phone. His interactions were personal and direct, though kept out of earshot from the media, showcasing a side of Biden keen on making genuine connections. Accompanying him were notable figures like Senators Gary Peters...