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 …