spot_imgspot_img

Empowering Change: Vice President Harris Takes Charge of White House Gun Violence Prevention Initiative

In a groundbreaking move, President Biden has appointed Vice President Kamala Harris to head the new federal Office of Gun Violence Prevention. The decision comes as a response to rising violence and congressional inaction on the issue.

As a former prosecutor and state attorney general, Harris brings years of experience and dedication to the cause. She will now be responsible for addressing some of the most pressing domestic issues, including voting rights, abortion, and a surge in migration to the U.S. These difficult-to-solve challenges have proven to be obstacles for Democrats in Congress.

Gun safety activists who endorsed Biden for president in 2024 have long demanded that the establishment of this office happen. This move aims to keep the issue at the forefront of public attention as Biden pushes for a ban on assault weapons and mobilizes critical voter groups such as suburban women, voters of color, and younger voters.


Click play to listen to the report from AURN White House Correspondent Ebony McMorris. For more news, follow @E_N_McMorris & @aurnonline.

The post Empowering Change: Vice President Harris Takes Charge of White House Gun Violence Prevention Initiative appeared first on American Urban Radio Networks.

DON’T MISS OUT

Be the first to know about the latest news, giveaways, events, and updates from The Black Chronicle!

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.

spot_imgspot_img
spot_img

Hot this week

African and Caribbean Nations Call for Reparations for Slave Trade, Propose Global Fund

Nations across Africa and the Caribbean, deeply impacted by...

Health care company agrees to pay $22.5 million to settle claims of over billing

A health care company agreed to pay nearly $22.5...

Sports betting expert offers advice on paying taxes for gambling winnings

(The Center Square) – Tax season is underway, and...

Entertainment district benefits don’t outweigh the cost, economists say

(The Center Square) — Weeks later, after more details...

Business association ‘disappointed’ by WA L&I’s proposed workers comp rate hike

(The Center Square) – The Association of Washington Business...

Illinois ports continue to grow and attract investment

(The Center Square) – When most think of ports,...

Harris, Trump setting rally sites for final 72 hours

(The Center Square) – Presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris and...

2.5 million from 4 Central America countries illegally entered US since 2021

Under the Biden-Harris administration, more than 2.5 million illegal...

Proposed legislation would restore $1.6M in funding for the Seattle Channel

(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council’s proposed...

Major overhaul expected for Grand Avenue

(The Center Square) – Arizona's West Valley drivers could...

Full sexual harassment report released against Maricopa County sheriff candidate

(The Center Square) – Reports of sexual harassment and...

Survey: Fox News, CNN lead ‘traditional’ sources for election news

As the country gets unlimited access to information on...

More like this
Related

Illinois ports continue to grow and attract investment

(The Center Square) – When most think of ports,...

Harris, Trump setting rally sites for final 72 hours

(The Center Square) – Presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris and...

2.5 million from 4 Central America countries illegally entered US since 2021

Under the Biden-Harris administration, more than 2.5 million illegal...

Proposed legislation would restore $1.6M in funding for the Seattle Channel

(The Center Square) – The Seattle City Council’s proposed...