In an election cycle billed as one of the most critical elections in recent history, Jacque Howard of Trenton365 beat the streets of Trenton to ask Black and Latino residents about their perspective of voting, and their thoughts on the current major elections.
“Trenton makes, the world takes,” is the popular quote on a main bridge to capital of New Jersey. Howard tapped into what the residents offered just days away from the elections. He asked for participants to advise the “young people who are apprehensive or maybe not feel politics are their thing.” A respondent encouraged for younger voters to read up on the issues, and just be active.
Another issue tackled was providing insight on how people can be engaged throughout the year, and what are the policies and platforms that they follow.
From talking about the needs of Black Baby Boomers, inflation, more resources to veterans, healthcare and addressing reparations for Black folks. One resident emphasized their ballot for Vice President Harris when she said, “We don’t need to go back. Another one advised the younger voter to “Get out there and vote, make sure your voice is heard.”
Note: This article is from the Trenton365 and is part of our participation of the New Jersey Black Publishers Collaborative Project that focuses on the 2024 major elections.
