Black Voters Played a Pivotal Role in Biden's Victory

01/19/2021

Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election would not have been possible without the passion of Black voters and endorsements from politicians like Stacey Abrams and James E. Clyburn.

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Black Voters Played a Pivotal Role in Biden's Victory

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