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Inside a Philadelphia barbershop, Black men debate their political past and future

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Political strategist Khalil Thompson is engaging with Black men at a Philadelphia barbershop to investigate why a growing segment of this demographic has trended toward the Republican Party. These discussions examine the motivations behind recent voting shifts and explore the group’s evolving political priorities and expectations. The initiative aims to provide deeper insight into the complex factors influencing Black male voters in contemporary elections.

Political strategist Khalil Thompson is on a mission to understand why some Black men leaned Republican in recent elections.

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