For Immediate Release
COLUMBUS – A coalition of Black-led organizations including the Ohio NAACP, the Ohio Unity Coalition, the A. Philip Randolph Institute and the Ohio Organizing Collaborative today weighed in after President Joe Biden announced that he was suspending his re-election campaign:
“We work collaboratively to ensure the voices and perspectives of Black voters are heard. The Black community needs a president who will be inclusive and work for public policies that will heal the scars of racism,” said Tom Roberts, president of the Ohio State Conference of the NAACP.
“We commend President Joe Biden for his tremendous service and uncompromising commitment to this nation,” said Deidra Reese, voter engagement director for the Ohio Organizing Collaborative. “Our nation is better because of his leadership and service.”
“Our organization(s) will continue our efforts mobilizing Black voters across Ohio to ensure their voter registration status is up to date,” said Petee Talley, executive director of the Ohio Unity Coalition. “We will educate voters on the candidates’ records and positions concerning issues that Black Ohioans have prioritized. Despite efforts to suppress our votes through gerrymandered districts, we will show up and have our say of electing the best candidate who will move our community and the nation forward.”
“Now is the time for America to mobilize in support candidates who will ensure American policies serve all people,” said Andre Washington, executive director of the A. Philip Randolph Institute. “We want a uniter in chief, and someone with a bold vision for our nation.”
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