Vice President Harris introduced an "Opportunity Agenda" including 1 million forgivable loans for black entrepreneurs entering the legalized marijuana industry.
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00:00With just a few weeks to go to election day, Vice President Kamala Harris is introducing an
00:05opportunity agenda, which in part includes 1 million forgivable loans for black entrepreneurs
00:09and support for entering the legalized marijuana industry. Co-chair of Harris' campaign,
00:15Cedric Richmond, emphasized the agenda as part of the opportunity economy,
00:19aiming to help black men thrive by building a wealth and starting their own businesses.
00:24The proposal includes forgivable loans of up to $20,000. These loans would be facilitated
00:29through partnerships with community banks, mission-driven lenders, and the Small Business
00:34Administration.