Leaders weigh in on issues important to Black voters in Arizona [Video]

PHOENIX — With the 2024 presidential election just around the corner, African American leaders in Arizona are weighing in on the key issues that matter most to their community.

Anthony Gathers, owner of Ageez Barber Shop in Phoenix and Chandler, is using his business as a platform to promote voting awareness and education among his clients.

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“I know we have to talk to the youth more about it and how important it is,” Gathers said. “I hear a lot of the youth don’t say my vote doesn’t count.”

Gathers said he’s heard a number of concerns from the community members about what they think is at stake this election season.

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