The twelve candidates in attendance included, New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, former Vice President Joe Biden, South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro, Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, California Sen. Harris, Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, former Rep. Beto O’Rourke, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, Businessman Tom Steyer, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and entrepreneur Andrew Yang.
Read MoreOnly one other Republican candidate, William Weld, has announced they are running for presidency.
Read More20 Democratic candidates have announced their bid for presidency. Of them, four candidates have been increasingly vocal about supporting the Black community.
Read MoreAfter announcing a bid for the White House, Senator Kamala Harris has been at the center of controversy. Many are speculating whether she is working towards change or attempting to use the Black community as a stepping stone to becoming the Democratic presidential nominee.
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