More than a dozen declared and potential presidential candidates expected to attend Rev. Al Sharpton’s annual National Action Network convention.
, Gillespie says black voters make up a majority of Democratic primary voters in southern states. "You need those delegates in order to be able to clinch the nomination."
Gillispie stresses 2020 candidates who attend NAN, NAACP and Urban League conventions this year are attending in efforts of gaining traction through relationship building. The summer convents "are important convening of black leaders who have political clout" and allows candidates to speak directly to influential leaders in their community, she added.
Sharpton, who supports reparations, said he feels that it should first be studied to ensure fairness.
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