ATLANTA (AP) — President Joe Biden is delivering the commencement address at Morehouse College on Sunday, a key opportunity for an election-year appearance before a Black audience but one that also could directly expose him to the anger that some of these and other students across the country have been expressing over his staunch support for Israel in its war against Hamas militants in Gaza. The White House hinted that Biden would reference the concerns of students and faculty at the male-only, historically Black college over his approach to the war. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, “stay tuned,” when asked if the Democratic president would address the worries that sparked weeks of student protests on college campuses nationwide. The speech, and a separate one Biden is giving later Sunday in the Midwest, is part of a burst of outreach to Black constituents by the president, who has watched his support among these voters soften since their strong backing helped put him in the Oval Office in 2020. |
AAC Commissioner Tim Pernetti says CFP expansion is encouraging and there is room for more growthJalen Green has 26 points and Houston cruises to 116US consumer sentiment falls slightly as outlook for inflation worsensUS Steel shareholders approve takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel opposed by Biden administrationBiden looks to nudge further ahead with Alaska and Wyoming Democratic delegatesSkubal throws 5 scoreless innings, Canha homers and Tigers beat Twins 8Democrats Daniels and Figures stress experience ahead of next week's congressional runoffPraise for Fa'anānā Efeso Collins' efforts to inspire young peopleBryson DeChambeau, matured in both game and attitude, opens with 65 to lead the MastersElection 2024 Biden raised $90 million