Biden Addresses Gaza War and Black Voter Concerns in Morehouse College Speech

May 19, 2024
Biden Addresses Gaza War and Black Voter Concerns in Morehouse College Speech
  • President Joe Biden delivered a commencement address at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia.

  • Biden addressed the war in Gaza and his administration's investments in Black communities.

  • He highlighted policy victories such as student loan relief and a $16 billion investment for historically Black colleges and universities.

  • Recent polling shows weakening enthusiasm among Black voters, especially young ones, with Biden's support 7 percentage points lower than in 2020.

  • Biden acknowledged tensions over the Israel-Hamas war and promised to hear their voices, calling for an immediate cease-fire.

  • The speech is part of a larger effort to reach out to the Black voter coalition and regain momentum.

  • Vice President Kamala Harris and Treasury Undersecretary Wally Adeyemo are also actively engaging with Black voters.

  • Biden's administration is making a case for its effectiveness in supporting Black communities and addressing key issues for electoral success in the upcoming election.

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