LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Ahead of Juneteenth, the federal and state holiday marking the day when slaves in Galveston, Texas learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, the Biden administration held the Juneteenth Regional Reporter Summit.
The summit took place at the White House and allowed reporters from across the country to ask members of the Biden administration questions on a number of topics pertaining to Black Americans.
A recent Pew Survey showed education and the economy were the top policy priorities for Black voters.
I was the only local reporter from Las Vegas who was there for the summit and I asked questions surrounding those topics and several others.
Gun Violence and Mental Health Funding - Will federal funding continue?
Economy - Is the White House considering a billionaire's tax?
Gun Violence - How was Safer Communities Act funding used and how has it affected gun violence and crime statistics?
Economy - Is eliminating taxes on tipped income for hospitality workers something this administration is considering?
Elections - Which candidate are Black voters considering for the next president: Joe Biden or Donald Trump?
Medical Care - What does Medicaid cover and are there any changes in previous policies?
Economy - What is the federal government doing to help small businesses?
