Word In Black endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for the next president of the United States, citing her transformational leadership, commitment to civil rights, and advocacy for underserved communities.
Tag: President Joe Biden
Posted inPolitics
Obamas endorse Kamala Harris for president
Vice President Kamala Harris has received the endorsements of Barack and Michelle Obama for her 2024 Democratic presidential bid, following President Joe Biden’s endorsement earlier this month.
Posted in2024 Elections
Joe Biden addresses nation after ending reelection bid
President Joe Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race in an 11-minute speech from the Oval Office, citing his accomplishments over the last four years and his commitment to tackle issues such as Supreme Court reform and gun violence.
Posted in2024 Elections
Maryland Dems react to Biden’s suspension of campaign, Harris endorsement
President Joe Biden has announced he is stepping down from being the Democratic nominee for president and is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor.
Posted in2024 Elections
President Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses VP Harris
President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the nomination, citing his commitment to fulfilling his duties as President for the remainder of his term.
Posted inENVIRONMENT
Biden proposes a rule to help outdoor workers battle extreme heat
President Biden has proposed a new action plan to protect workers and communities from extreme weather, including a federal safety standard for excessive heat exposure in the workplace, which would protect an estimated 36 million U.S. workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses.
Posted inCommentary
Stop the lynching of President Joe Biden
Rev. Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. has called for a record voter turnout in the upcoming 2024 election to protect democracy and freedom, and has criticized those who are calling for President Joe Biden to step down.
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: Should Biden step down?
Saniyah Larkins, a high school student in Maryland, believes President Joe Biden should step down from the election and his presidency due to his age and lack of focus on the country’s issues, while also criticizing former President Donald Trump for his lack of care for the people and his conviction as a felon.
Posted in2024 Elections
Officers who defended the Capitol fight falsehoods about Jan. 6 and campaign for Joe Biden
Former Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell, along with two other officers, are campaigning for President Joe Biden in swing states to counter Donald Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election and the Capitol attack, and to ensure that voters don’t forget the events of Jan. 6, 2021.
Posted in2024 Elections
Biden administration shows better record of Black Cabinet leaders than Trump
Former President Donald Trump’s idea of “Black jobs” does not include high-ranking positions in his administration, while President Joe Biden has appointed nine Black people to high-ranking positions, including the first Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Posted in2024 Elections
Democratic lawmakers back President Biden after press conference
Despite recent mistakes, President Joe Biden continues to receive support from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressing his commitment to the Democratic leader and U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters predicting that Biden will win his bid for re-election.
Posted in2024 Elections
Black voices weigh in on Biden, Trump and Election Day 2024
The AFRO interns conducted interviews with Black people on the street and members of the AFRO team about the election, asking whether President Joe Biden should step aside as a presidential candidate and who should take his place on the campaign trail, as well as support for Donald Trump in the Black community.