In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled a comprehensive “Opportunity Agenda for Black Men,” a key plank of her presidential campaign. The plan, announced today, includes a significant focus on economic empowerment within the Black community, notably incorporating measures to protect cryptocurrency investments.
Harris began her post by recounting her family’s history of civil rights activism, framing her policy proposals within a broader context of fighting for racial justice and equality. She contrasted her vision with that of her opponent, Donald Trump, criticizing his past actions and policies as detrimental to the Black community.
Harris strongly condemned Trump’s past business practices and public statements, citing allegations of discriminatory housing practices, his controversial ad calling for the execution of the Central Park Five, and his use of derogatory language towards majority-Black nations. She expressed concern over Trump’s “Project 2025” agenda, arguing it would further marginalize Black communities through policies like the reinstatement of stop-and-frisk and the implementation of a national sales tax.
The core of Harris’s announcement centers on the Opportunity Agenda, which comprises several key initiatives:
- Financial Empowerment: The plan proposes 1 million fully forgivable loans for Black entrepreneurs. Significantly, it also includes a commitment to protecting cryptocurrency investments, aiming to provide security and stability for Black investors in this emerging market. The specifics of these protections remain to be detailed.
- Healthcare Equity: A “National Health Equity Initiative” will address health disparities among Black men, focusing on conditions like sickle cell disease and diabetes.
- Marijuana Legalization: Harris advocates for the legalization of recreational marijuana, viewing it as a potential source of economic opportunity for all Americans, particularly within the Black community.
According to data from the prediction market platform Polymarket, Donald Trump is ahead of Kamala Harris with 54.6%:
