Former President Barack Obama addressed a campaign rally in Pittsburgh, urging Black voters, particularly men, to overcome any hesitations and support Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden. He emphasized the importance of Black voter turnout and challenged those who offered excuses for not voting.
Addressing workers and volunteers at a campaign office Thursday before taking the stage at a Pittsburgh rally for Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Barack Obama called on Black voters, specifically men, to “drop excuses” and get behind the Democratic presidential nominee.
Obama’s speech arrives amid Democratic efforts to drive turnout among Black voters for November’s election. Last month, Harris held a series of events in Wisconsin, as well as other states, toThank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.
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