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At Juneteenth summit, White House spells out Biden’s record on housing, economy and education
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The White House held a Juneteenth event earlier this month, highlighting President Joe Biden's record on housing, economy, and education for Black Americans. The administration pointed to improvements in the economy, including a decrease in Black unemployment in Pennsylvania from 20% to 5.7% and a narrowing income gap between Black households and the overall average. They also highlighted efforts to increase Black homeownership and provide mortgage payment assistance and first-time homebuyer programs. The White House emphasized investments in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and provided funds for research and partnerships with industries. The administration also addressed gun violence reduction efforts and improvements in healthcare access, including Medicaid coverage and pharmaceutical cost reductions for older Americans. The White House plans to continue investing in HBCUs and expand programs and resources for students of color. The article also mentions the accreditation challenges faced by Cheyney University, an HBCU in Pennsylvania, and the administration's support for HBCUs in general.
#Juneteenth #WhiteHouse #JoeBiden #BlackAmericans #Economy #Housing #Education #Unemployment #BlackHomeownership #Hbcus #GunViolence #Healthcare #Medicaid #PharmaceuticalCosts
https://whyy.org/articles/election-2024-biden-juneteenth-black-voters-education-health-care/
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The White House held a Juneteenth event earlier this month, highlighting President Joe Biden's record on housing, economy, and education for Black Americans. The administration pointed to improvements in the economy, including a decrease in Black unemployment in Pennsylvania from 20% to 5.7% and a narrowing income gap between Black households and the overall average. They also highlighted efforts to increase Black homeownership and provide mortgage payment assistance and first-time homebuyer programs. The White House emphasized investments in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and provided funds for research and partnerships with industries. The administration also addressed gun violence reduction efforts and improvements in healthcare access, including Medicaid coverage and pharmaceutical cost reductions for older Americans. The White House plans to continue investing in HBCUs and expand programs and resources for students of color. The article also mentions the accreditation challenges faced by Cheyney University, an HBCU in Pennsylvania, and the administration's support for HBCUs in general.
#Juneteenth #WhiteHouse #JoeBiden #BlackAmericans #Economy #Housing #Education #Unemployment #BlackHomeownership #Hbcus #GunViolence #Healthcare #Medicaid #PharmaceuticalCosts
https://whyy.org/articles/election-2024-biden-juneteenth-black-voters-education-health-care/