Trump goes after Black voters in Atlanta

By Mona Austin Alvetra King heads  the conservative coalition of African Americans who invited Pres. Trump to   speak to Georgia voters where he unveiled the "Black Voices for Trump" initiative.  The Trump/Pence campaign  was invited to Atlanta  said they decided to kick off their campaign there because it is an epicenter of  Black life and one of the fastest growing areas in the region.

An effort to draw more black voters in an area at the heart of Black civil rights and prominence may be an uphill battle.

Georgia Democratic party chair, Sen. Nekima Williams says it may fail: " 94% of Bkack Georgians voted Democratic and I see that number is only going to increase." In 2016 the presdent only hatnered 8% of the Black vote.

The executive Director of Trump's Diversity Coalition is hopeful that the president's economic performance and low unemployment rate will be the draw:."We are going to resurrect generstional weslth in small business."

They  know the Back Church is the gateway to Black voters. Just as in 2016 his strategy to increase Black numbers  involves engaging faith-based surrogates.

Many African Americans have criticized Trump for overlooking their social concerns like the rise in white supremacy under his leadership and the ongoing officer involved shootings of unarmed Blacks.

In  October at the White House, pandering to a group of young Black supporters, he said, "You built this country, "  recognizing the contributions of slaves. House spokesman Judd Deere said the president has not spoken about reparations for slavery when I inquired about Trump"s position on it.  His democratic opponents have all addressed it.  For now, he continues to tout economic gains  and unemployment for Blacks which is currently at a historic low of 5.4%. 

David Harris, Jr. a board member for Black Voices notes the liberal media "does not want them to hear" was Trump has accomplished for Blacks.