Biden praises Black churches and says the world would be a different place without their example
President Joe Biden praised the existence of Black churches while speaking at one in South Carolina
By ZEKE MILLER
Published - Jan 28, 2024, 12:40 PM ET
Last Updated - Jan 28, 2024, 12:40 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden on Sunday extolled the existence of Black churches, saying the world would be a different place if they were not around to show people the “power of faith” during times of darkness.
Biden visited a predominantly Black barbershop and spoke at a state Democratic Party dinner after he flew in on Saturday. He capped the visit Sunday by briefly addressing worshippers.
The president is trying to spread the message that he's loyal to South Carolina, which saved his campaign in 2020, and that he's determined to win back Black voters here and elsewhere who were central putting him in office but are less enthused about him this time around.
