Results for: Black Community

Michael ‘Harry-O’ Harris, co-founder of Death Row Records, has endorsed former President Donald Trump for re-election, citing Trump’s record on issues affecting the Black community and a perceived lack of action from the Biden-Harris administration. Harris, who received clemency from Trump, highlights policies like HBCU funding and the First Step Act as evidence of Trump’s commitment to the Black community. He criticizes the current administration for failing to address issues like rising costs of living and economic empowerment, arguing that their efforts have been ‘too little, too late.’

The Layout, a Brooklyn-based community initiative, hosted its fifth annual Juneteenth celebration at Fort Greene Park, bringing together thousands of people for a day of Black joy, cultural expression, and economic empowerment. The event featured a vibrant marketplace of Black-owned businesses, live music and entertainment, family-friendly activities, and delicious food vendors, all while celebrating the rich history and heritage of Black communities.

During a visit to Detroit’s 180 Church, Pastor Lorenzo Sewell expressed gratitude to former President Donald Trump for visiting the community, while criticizing Presidents Obama and Biden for not doing so. Trump highlighted the Platinum Plan, a $500 billion investment in Black businesses and churches, which Sewell praised as a tangible plan addressing the needs of the Black community. While Biden spoke at an NAACP dinner in Detroit last month, he is now attending a fundraiser in Los Angeles with former President Obama. The Biden campaign estimates Saturday’s event will raise at least $28 million.