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Democrats and Republicans hold Black History Month celebrations
with an eye on November's election
dozen family members of
civil rights icons and major
historical figures for a gala
celebrating Black history.
Vice President Kamala Har-
ris made a surprise appear-
ance where she praised
the families and recounted
the administration's com-
mitment to Black commu-
nities.
A few hours later, Repub-
licans held a reception
in Washington's U Street
neighborhood, a key part
of Black history in the city,
to celebrate former GOP
officials and activists who
have engaged Black vot-
ers.
The White House has taken
Black History Month as an
opportunity to highlight the
administration's efforts on
priorities such as educa-
tion, voting rights and jobs.
Republicans see a chance
to win more votes from a
core Democratic constitu-
Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel speaks before a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by NBC ency, noting President Joe
News, Nov. 8, 2023, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County in Miami. Biden's lower popularity
Associated Press with Black adults and the
criticism he has taken for
By MATT BROWN to recognize the contribu- this week with a focus on gral to the outcome. inflation and his handling of
Associated Press tions of African Americans present divides and the At the White House, the Bi- the border.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Black in U.S. history, was marked November election when den administration on Tues-
History Month, often a time in the nation's capital Black turnout will be inte- day hosted more than two Continued on next page