With Obama, ‘All the Smoke’ and ‘huddle-ups,’ Harris ramps up outreach to Black men

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign this week is launching its clearest effort yet to target Black men, announcing a new set of policy proposals, ramped-up programming and a media blitz — all designed to engage Black male voters as Republicans make a play for the typically Democratic constituency. “As we approach the final stretch here, she wants to make sure that we are speaking directly to a constituency that has always been important for her, and that’s Black men,” said Michael Tyler, the Harris-Walz campaign’s communications director. The vice president on Monday outlined her “Opportunity Agenda for Black Men.” The policies include a plan to provide as many as 1 million fully forgivable loans of up to $20,000 for Black entrepreneurs; further investment into training, mentorship and apprenticeship programs designed to help Black men land jobs in high-demand industries; and the legalization of recreational marijuana, paired with a concerted effort to make sure Black men are able to access wealth and jobs in that market. “This agenda is a further realization of Vice President Harris’ Opportunity Economy, where Black men are equipped with the tools to thrive: to buy a home, to provide for our families, start a business and...