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Harris Campaign Releases Economic Plan for Black Men

Harris Campaign Releases Economic Plan for 'Black Men'

Above: Democratic presidential nominee, US Vice Pres. Kamala Harris, arrives for a Univision town hall at the Cox Pavilion at UNLV on Oct.10, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Image copyright: Justin Sullivan/Staff/Getty Images News via Getty Images

The Facts

  • The 2024 presidential campaign of US Vice Pres. Kamala Harris announced its "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men," proposing 1M $20K forgivable loans "to Black entrepreneurs and others to start businesses."

  • Harris proposes expanding banking options to allow Black men to overcome existing hurdles when seeking capital, such as high fees, as well as a plan to protect cryptocurrency assets, which 20% of Black Americans reportedly own or have owned.

  • She also proposes forgiving some educational loans to boost the number of Black male teachers, which reportedly stands at roughly 1% of US teachers; and utilizing groups like the National Urban League to expand apprenticeships for Black communities.She also proposes forgiving some educational loans to boost the number of Black male teachers, which reportedly stands at roughly 1% of US teachers, and utilizing groups like the National Urban League to expand apprenticeships for Black communities.


The Spin

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