The newly elected President-elect of the United States of America, Joe Biden has assured the African-American community that he will have their back just as they’ve repeatedly stood up for him even through the lowest moment of his campaign. 
President-elect Joe Biden made the reassuring statement during his victory speech on Sunday (Nigerian time). Biden who took special honour in appreciating the votes he got from major black communities in America.
Joe Biden emerged victorious in States like Michigan, Philadephia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin with huge black contingencies
“And especially for those moments when this campaign was at its lowest — the African American community stood up again for me. They always have my back, and I’ll have yours,” he said.
Especially for those moments when this campaign was at its lowest — the African American community stood up again for me. They always have my back, and I’ll have yours.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 8, 2020
When assuring his support for African-Americans, he repeatedly slammed his fist on the podium and the crowd erupted in cheers.
According to Africa Business Insider, black voters, particularly in key cities such as Atlanta, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Philadelphia, were a critical factor in Biden’s success.
Exit polls revealed that 87 per cent of Black voters backed Biden compared to just 12 per cent for President Donald Trump, though they also indicated that Trump had improved his standing among Black voters compared to 2016.
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