Donald Trump won’t give up on the black vote. It doesn’t matter how many times we try to remove ourselves from his narrative. Trump’s latest attempt involves visiting black churches, starting with the Detroit-based Great Faith Ministries.
On Saturday, Sept. 3, Trump will be in the Motor City to participate in a taped interview with Bishop Wayne T. Jackson. But let’s be clear: This isn’t a formal endorsement by Jackson or Great Faith Ministries.
“Media outlets throughout the country are seeking to get access to the presidential candidates, and we have been afforded that opportunity with Mr. Trump and hopeful that we will get to interview Mrs. Clinton as well,” Jackson said. “The goal for this interview is to get real answers and Trump’s views and plans on policies that affect our community.”
“We hope this invitation to both candidates will result in an opportunity to get clarity on some of the issues that have a particular impact on our community,” he continued. “The 2016 presidential election is a determining factor on the direction of our country and we want to make sure we are providing an opportunity for an informed electorate to make the best decision possible.”
Great Faith Ministries is just one of stops Trump has planned for “inner-city black churches” according to his campaign manager, Kellyanne Conway. “We’re fighting for every single vote. We’re going to leave it all on the field. And that includes going where the voters are and taking the case directly to them in their churches.”
Detroit’s a working class city with a majority black population (more than 80 percent). Within the last decade, its economy has been through the wringer. Corrupt politicians and un-savvy business practices left it bankrupt. Thankfully, in recent years, the city’s started to find its way back. But there’s still work to be done.
Trump’s interview will air on the Impact Network. Watch the regional or national stream here.
