Wild rumors and accusations about a plot to force the resignation of White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre have been denied by the Biden administration, and can easily be tossed in the dustbin.
Forcing the first Black and gay person from this significant and prestigious post is inconceivable, but even were that not the case, the president has a few more legitimately pressing concerns on his plate.
African Americans who call into radio shows or write letters to the editor often have several issues in common. The more politically involved point out the need for the Biden administration to address reparations seriously. It’s a word that rarely ever appears to cross his mind because it doesn’t touch his lips. And just a mention of the frustration Black farmers are enduring would end an interminable silence abouton their conditions.
One letter that had special resonance for us came from a woman disappointed in the Democratic party and Biden for not announcing and promoting specific policies for Black Americans, as they do for others. She wanted the party to court African Americans and help to close the racial wealth and homeownership gaps.
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Additional problems for the Biden administration are the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the endless humanitarian crisis. Gradually, the increase of young African Americans among the protesters can’t be good news for a presidential campaign that relied so heavily on Black voters in the last election. Their voices can be heard among those calling for a ceasefire and relief for the people of Gaza.
Keeping Jean-Pierre in the White House is vital, and so is reaching out to the disenchanted young Black protesters—our voters of tomorrow.