::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

 The landscape of the Black church. Historically, the black church has been a bedrock of the black community. But things are changing. Data shows there's a decline in political liberalism and a rise in conservatism within the Black church. This shift, is shaking up traditional allegiances to the Democratic Party.  An the Black church is not a direct avenue to all prospective black voters.  Young Black voters are not as connected to the church as their parents were.  As we look toward the 2024 presidential election, Democrats face a big challenge. They need to secure the black vote, especially among those who aren't as connected to traditional denominations. Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris said she knows she is the underdog and is counting on grassroots engagement to win.   She's getting a lot of support from Black Christian leaders. Why? Because of the Biden Administration’s commitment to equity and inclusivity throughout the federal gov...