Organization aims to register 1 million Black men to vote by 2024 election
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Washington – Black women are often considered a critical voting bloc, but a new initiative aims to dramatically expand the number of African American male voters ahead of the next presidential election.
Black Men Vote announced a new national campaign Friday to register 1 million Black male voters by November 2024. The organization says the "Strength in Numbers" initiative will be its "most ambitious effort" and will partner with Rock the Vote, Microsoft and the National Basketball Association Social Justice Coalition. The group unveiled the initiative at a summit featuring Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson and former Maryland Lt. Gov. and Republican National Committee chairman Michael Steele during the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference.
"Registering one million Black men to vote has the potential to change the electoral landscape — locally, on a state level, and nationally," said Black Men Vote board member Joe Paul. "It's time for Black men to step up and take our rightful place in helping to shape the future of our nation, and the Strength in Numbers Initiative is a critical first step."
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