Kamala Harris Promises to Protect Crypto as She Looks to Appeal to Black Male Voters

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Kamala Harris announced on Monday her commitment to protecting cryptocurrencies as part of a broader campaign effort aimed at securing Black male voters in the tight race against Donald Trump ahead of the U.S. presidential election.

As part of her latest initiative, Harris has proposed one million forgivable loans for Black entrepreneurs, along with plans to legalize recreational marijuana, increase investment in Black male teaching opportunities, and regulate the digital asset sector to protect cryptocurrency investors.

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According to data provided by the Harris campaign, over 20 percent of Black Americans have invested or currently hold crypto assets, making these protections a key issue for many voters in the community.

While Harris’ policy initiatives seek to tackle both economic and health inequities affecting Black men, her campaign has faced challenges in generating enthusiasm among voters.

Recent national polls indicate Harris is underperforming with the Black male electorate.

During a surprise campaign stop in Pittsburgh last Thursday, former President Barack Obama pointed out that Kamala Harris’ campaign had struggled to generate “the same kinds of energy and turnout in all quarters of our neighborhoods and communities as we saw when I was running.”

He added, “Part of it makes me think – and I’m speaking to men directly – part of it makes me think that, well, you just aren’t feeling