Joe Biden’s campaign wants to increase voter turnout among Black men this November. Historically women have a higher voter turnout than men but in the African American community, the gap is largest. In 2016, 64% of eligible black women voted compared to 54% of black men. The campaign’s Clifton Addison is leading the effort.
“In less than 33 days the country will decide who will be our next president and what type of country it will be. With that being said Black men, especially in Florida, are critical voter block to the Democratic Party," said Addison. "And our participation will be critical in deciding who’s going to be the next president.”
The announcement came ahead of the campaign's first “virtual meet-up” event at 7 pm. Democratic Candidate for Senate District 35 and former state house member Shevrin Jones and Democratic National Party Vice President Michael Blake are expected to join.
