The Root, Published By Candace McDuffie
On Tuesday (May 16), Vice President Kamala Harris will convene with over 35 young men of color—comprised of entrepreneurs and small business owners—to offer resources and discuss strategies for economic empowerment. This engagement is the latest in a series for Harris, who has completed several of these events both at the White House and on the road over the last few months.
According to a White House official, the summit will center the distinctive needs of this particularly vulnerable population. “It’s building upon [Harris’] work in small business,” the source tells The Root. “Since her time in the Senate—even before that—Harris has been really focused on making sure small businesses have the resources they need to kind of grow and to contribute to our economy.
“The purpose of this engagement is to not only hear from young men of color but to make sure they’re aware of the resources that our administration has provided and will continue to provide. The plan is to bring them to the table…to [have them] be a centerpiece in our policy and economic vision going forward.” Read more
