Harris Unveils Agenda to Win Back Black Men

Vice President Kamala Harris has launched the 'Opportunity Agenda for Black Men,' which includes offering up to one million forgivable loans of $20,000 to Black entrepreneurs, alongside initiatives on health equity and cannabis industry participation. This move aims to regain support from Black male voters, a demographic where support has been waning, as highlighted by recent polls showing a shift towards former President Donald Trump. The plan also includes protecting cryptocurrency investors via a regulatory framework, addressing the high cryptocurrency adoption rate among Black Americans. Former President Barack Obama has endorsed Harris's initiatives, emphasizing their potential to build wealth within the Black community. However, the campaign faces skepticism, with some critics labeling the loan initiative as vote-buying. Additionally, Harris's past record as a prosecutor and the Democratic Party's current challenges in retaining Black voters have further complicated her appeal to this key electoral group.