Many Michigan Black political and religious leaders throw their support to Harris for president

(Michigan Advance) After President Joe Biden, 81, announced on Sunday that he will not seek reelection following weeks of concern about his age, health and mental acuity, several leading Black Michigan Democrats told the Michigan Advance they believe Vice President Kamala Harris has is a viable path to defeat former president and GOP nominee Donald Trump.

Biden has officially backed Harris, 59, is the first woman and person of African and South Asian descent to serve as vice president.

“My very first decision as the party nominee in 2020 was to pick Kamala Harris as my Vice President,” Biden said. “And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.”

Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, the first African American to hold that position, said on Monday he will “do everything in my power to help” Harris win. ................(more)

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