It’s well-known that Black Americans, particularly Black women, played a pivotal role in helping President Joe Biden secure the presidency nearly four years ago.
However, this election year is shaping up differently.
A growing number of young Black men in key swing states are expressing support for Republican candidate Donald Trump. Meanwhile, Black voters—especially younger ones—may hold significant influence over the outcome of the election based on whether or not they choose to vote.
For Black Americans, particularly given the difficult and painful history of securing the right to vote, not voting could be seen as a powerful statement of apathy.
