Michael Blake On What’s At Stake For Black Voters This Election [Video]

In an exclusive interview with NewsOne, former DNC Chair and New York Assemblyman Michael Blake discussed the urgency of voter engagement, the evolving Democratic Party, and what’s at stake for Black America as the 2024 election looms. With his insights shaped by years of experience and a focus on Black communities, Blake underscored the critical need for mobilization, especially for young and entrepreneurial-minded voters who benefit from Kamala Harris’ vision for an “Opportunity Economy.”

Evolving the DNC for the Future

Reflecting on his four-year tenure as DNC Vice Chair, Blake stressed the importance of building a political machine that meets the needs of a changing electorate.

“I always say, treat the party like a general manager of a sports team—you may not know every player, but your job is to create the ecosystem for success,” Blake explains. “That means better data, better technology, and most importantly, better communication with the voters we’re trying to mobilize.”

Blake praised …