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Kamala Harris Faces Backlash for BET Awards Appearance

Vice President's attempt to engage young Black voters draws mixed reactions and accusations of pandering.

  • Harris referenced Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' during a pre-recorded segment with Taraji P. Henson.
  • The appearance aimed to highlight the stakes of the upcoming election, focusing on voting rights and reproductive freedoms.
  • Critics on social media labeled the segment as 'cringe' and accused Harris of using a 'faux blackcent.'
  • Elon Musk and other commentators mocked the effort, calling it an embarrassing attempt to connect with Black voters.
  • Polls show declining support for the Biden-Harris ticket among young and Black voters, intensifying the campaign's outreach efforts.
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