This article delves into the financial support provided by Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign to various Black advocacy groups that advocate for defunding the police, reparations, and have ties to controversial figures like Louis Farrakhan. It explores the history of these groups and their leaders, highlighting their stances on key issues, particularly in light of Harris’ past statements on these topics.
Vice President Kamala Harris attended a service at the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Georgia, led by Pastor Jamal H. Bryant, who has a history of making controversial statements, including praising Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan and criticizing the gay community. Harris’ decision to attend the church raises questions about her association with Bryant and his views, especially in light of his past comments.
The NAACP leader who introduced President Biden at a recent event has been criticized for his past associations with notorious antisemite Louis Farrakhan. Rev. Wendell Anthony, President of the Detroit Branch of the NAACP, has invited Farrakhan to speak at his church on multiple occasions, despite the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) condemning Farrakhan’s antisemitic rhetoric. During a 2013 speech at Anthony’s church, Farrakhan labeled Jewish people as ‘satanic’ and the ‘Synagogue of Satan.’ Anthony’s connections to Farrakhan have raised concerns about the NAACP’s stance on antisemitism and its ongoing relationship with the Biden administration.
