08/28/2024
Statement from Successful Black Parenting Magazine on Supporting Vice President Kamala Harris
Successful Black Parenting Magazine supports Kamala Harris as a Presidential candidate for the United States who is good for parents and families. As the current vice president, Harris's ability to shape policy independently is naturally limited, as was the case with previous vice presidents. However, under her tenure, the Biden-Harris administration has implemented several impactful policies that have directly benefited Black families and communities.
Here are some key accomplishments under the Biden-Harris administration that highlight their commitment to equity and justice:
👩🏾⚖️👩🏿⚖️👩🏽⚖️ More Black Judges: The administration has appointed more Black judges than any administration in history, including the first Black woman on the Supreme Court. This unprecedented move supports the advancement of human and civil rights.
👧🏾👦🏽💵💲 Child Tax Credit: The expansion of the child tax credit under their leadership has successfully cut the Black child poverty rate in half, directly supporting families in need.
🏠🏭💨💧 Environmental Justice: They have allocated $2 billion to clean up pollution in communities of color, addressing long-standing environmental injustices.
🧑🏿🌾👩🏾🌾👨🏽🌾 Support for Black Farmers: The administration has provided $2 billion to Black farmers, who have historically been excluded from farm subsidies, ensuring more equitable support.
💰🎓🏫 Education Funding: An additional $2.8 billion has been invested in Pell grants, making higher education more accessible for low-income students.
📿 Anti-Lynching Legislation: The passage of the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act has made lynching a federal hate crime, reinforcing a stance against racial violence.
👩🏽🏫🏫👨🏿🏫 Support for HBCUs: The administration has provided $16 billion in funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities, promoting education and opportunity.
💨 Ma*****na Pardons: Thousands of ma*****na charges have been pardoned, addressing racial disparities in drug-related convictions.
💰💰💰 Student Loan Debt Relief: Cancellation of student loan debt has particularly benefited Black women, helping to alleviate financial burdens and enabling homeownership.
🏥 Healthcare Expansion: With 170 million more people signed up for Obamacare/ACA, access to healthcare has been significantly improved.
💉 Insulin Cost Reduction: The cost of insulin has been capped at $35 for seniors, addressing a health issue that disproportionately affects Black people.
👨🏾💼🏢👩🏽💼 Black Business Growth: Over the past four years, the number of Black businesses in America has doubled, reflecting economic growth and opportunity.
👷🏾👩🏽⚕️👨🏽🚒👩🏾💻 Employment and Poverty Rates: The administration has achieved the lowest Black unemployment and poverty rates in history.
⛓️💥 Juneteenth Holiday: The establishment of Juneteenth as a federal holiday recognizes a significant moment in Black history and honors the ongoing fight for freedom and equality.
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Looking ahead, Harris’s presidential policies promise further support for families:
🏠 Homebuyer Assistance: A $25,000 grant for first-time homebuyers to help families secure a home.
👶🏽👶🏽👶🏽 Child Tax Credit: Proposals include a $6,000 child tax credit for families within their newborn child’s first year and up to $3,600 per child for middle-class and working families.
🤑 Tax Credits for Low-Income Households: Expansion of earned income tax credits for childless households, providing average savings of $1,500 for lower-income families.
💊 Prescription Drug Costs: Reduction in prescription drug costs will ease financial burdens on families.
🩻 Healthcare Access: Further improvements to Obamacare/ACA to ensure more families have access to affordable healthcare.
🏛️ Fair Taxation: All these initiatives are proposed to be funded by raising the corporate income tax rate, not by increasing taxes on citizens.
Successful Black Parenting Magazine believes that Kamala Harris's policies are aligned with the interests of Black families and parents, providing them with support, justice, and opportunities for growth. We are excited to see her continued commitment to making a positive impact.
Stay tuned for part 2.
(Source: University of Pennsylvania | Wharton School of Business)
