Capital B hits the campaign trail with Black Political Power Tour

LaShawn Hudson | WABE

June 25th, 2024

Keith Reed, the editor of Capital B Atlanta. (LaShawn Hudson/WABE)

The 2024 presidential election is fast approaching.

Keith Reed, the editor of Capital B Atlanta, joined “Closer Look” on Tuesday to discuss the news outlet’s top priorities this election cycle and its Black Political Power Tour.

The tour will bring together activists, experts and elected officials in battleground states across the country to discuss voting rights, the economy, climate, misinformation and education.

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