Harris Promises a Wealth Boost for Black Voters Courted by Trump
- Harris touts housing, entrepreneurship to narrow wealth gap
- Vote push comes as polls show Trump’s appeal to some Black men
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Kamala Harris is seeking to persuade Black Americans that she can narrow America’s centuries-old racial wealth gap, a task that’s become urgent as Donald Trump makes inroads with a group that could tip the presidential election.
Harris in recent weeks has tried to tailor her broader vision of an “opportunity economy” — including support for first-time homeowners and would-be entrepreneurs — and talk up the benefits for Black men in particular. Her campaign website promises measures to give them “the tools to build wealth and achieve financial freedom.”