Win With Black Men Hosts Philadelphia Barbershop Talk on Black Voters
The discussion focused on why some Black men shifted toward Donald Trump and what policy priorities could shape turnout in Pennsylvania.
- On Friday, August 21, 2026, political strategist Khalil Thompson facilitated a two-plus-hour discussion at Philly Cuts in West Philadelphia where dozens of Black men, local officials and union leaders debated education, jobs and policing.
- Thompson co-founded Win With Black Men in 2023 to mobilize voters after Democrat Kamala Harris lost the presidential race to Donald Trump, seeking to understand why some Black men shifted support.
- Federal Reserve data shows Black families hold a median wealth of $44,890 compared to $285,010 for white families, while Black men face a 6.2% unemployment rate, nearly double the 3.5% for white men.
- Barber Maurice Anderson cited historical distrust, noting Democratic President Bill Clinton signed legislation increasing criminal penalties, while State Sen. Vincent Hughes urged attendees to channel frustration into civic engagement.
- Strategists view Black men as a critical voting bloc for 2028, as Democrats acknowledge that failing to secure support from Philadelphia's 40% Black population significantly complicates victory in Pennsylvania.
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Independent Españolstrategist Khalil Thompson seeks to understand why some African-American men did not support Kamala Harris. His organization promotes dialogue in key communities. The focus is on increasing the political and economic participation of Black men, highlighting the importance of inclusive policies to gain their support.
Black men debate their political future
PHILADELPHIA — Ever since Democrat Kamala Harris lost the presidential election to Donald Trump two years ago, political strategist Khalil Thompson has been traveling the country to figure out why Black men inched toward a white Republican rather than a Black woman.
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Inside a Philadelphia barbershop, Black men debate their political past and future
Political strategist Khalil Thompson is on a mission to understand why some Black men leaned Republican in recent elections.
Inside a Philadelphia Barbershop, Black Men Debate Their Political Past and Future - Bucks County Beacon
Political Strategist Khalil Thompson's organization Win With Black Men facilitated a two-plus hour discussion, which included local politicians, union leaders, lifelong residents, recent arrivals and a few high schoolers.
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