Biden Launches New Initiative to Win Back Black Voters

The president used his appearance in Philadelphia to criticize his rival, former President Trump.

President Joe Biden (L) and Vice President Kamala Harris (R) take the stage at a campaign rally at Girard College in Philadelphia, on May 29, 2024. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, where they launched a new campaign initiative aimed at mobilizing and engaging black voters.

The pair announced the new effort, known as “Black Voters for Biden-Harris,” during a visit to Philadelphia’s Girard College, a boarding school that is predominantly made up of black students.