Kamala Harris wants to create an “opportunity agenda” for Black men, which critics argue is racist and unconstitutional.
The Vice President’s poor showing among male voters has prompted a recent push with just three weeks to go until the presidential election. Former president Barack Obama raised eyebrows for his efforts to rally Black male voters behind Harris, while a questionable new campaign ad is also seeking to boost support.
Even though she could ask President Joe Biden to begin the work on her behalf, Harris has promised to implement a number of new policies for Black men if she gets elected. She wants to issue one million “fully forgivable” loans to Black entrepreneurs, while supporting education training to allow Black men to become teachers.
The latter three policies are particularly outstanding; Harris will “protect cryptocurrency investments for Black men so they can “know their money is safe,” will launch a national health initiative to focus specifically on illnesses which may “disproportionately impact” them, and will legalize recreational marijuana and “create opportunities for Black Americans to succeed” in the pot industry.
It’s safe to say that the announcement was far from popular when it was shared on social media, with many calling it racist.
Many also questioned what the reaction would be if Donald Trump sought to implement a similar policy for White men.
