Vice President Kamala Harris spoke Friday in Atlanta for the annual conference of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta.
Harris is trying to shore up support in the black community as recent polls show some weakness.
She decided to speak at the conference to talk about what she believes the Biden administration has done for them.
With comedian Steve Harvey leading the discussion, Harris talked about the economy as she addressed the conference.
Harvey threw his support behind the Biden-Harris ticket.
“If we don’t vote, how are we going to ask for anything next time,” Harvey said.
Harris came to Atlanta in part to help shore up weaker polling in the black community, especially among black men.
She spoke about what she believes are the government’s achievements, including gaining greater access to capital and home ownership.
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“I wanted to come speak to the 100 Black Men, this organization, because I know who everyone here is. This is a room full of leaders, from anyone who can help get the message out,” Harris said.
But Republicans pushed back. Georgia is also crucial for them.
Florida Rep. Byron Douglas disagreed with everything Harris talked about and blamed the Biden administration for high inflation.
“To now come out and give a speech that doesn’t accomplish anything, the reality is that people have fallen behind under Joe Biden and Kamala Harris,” Douglas said.
But Harris emphasized that the administration is doing more than Republicans to help the black community.
“People need more than just to get by. We want to move forward,” Harris said.
And as if to reinforce Georgia’s importance in the upcoming presidential election, Harris will be back in Atlanta on Tuesday.
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