Groups reaching out to Black voters ahead of key Democratic primary
Newsy
Last year, Democrats made the decision to move their first primary from New Hampshire to South Carolina.
As the political world turns its attention to South Carolina's Democratic primary on Feb. 3, grassroots groups are going door to door to hear from voters and encourage them to voice their concerns.
"We're actually talking to people on the ground. Organizers in South Carolina have been organizing and talking to people on the ground — not necessarily about what particular candidate or what party they like, but really about what is it that they care about," said LaTosha Brown, the co-founder of Black Voters Matter.
The organization has descended on South Carolina in the lead-up to the state's Democratic primary. They're focusing on issues that affect African Americans.
"It's not just a matter of let's just energize people for the next election: What we want to do is ignite people to make a commitment for the rest of our lives. That's what we're going to do, is we're going to send a message loud and clear that Black voters matter," said Brown.
Last year, Democrats made the decision to move their first primary from New Hampshire to South Carolina.
