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Zuchu set to perform in the US for the first time (Details)

An excited zuchu informed her fans that she is delighted to be heading to the us for the first-ever show..

WCB signee Zuchu has been picked as one of the performers at the Gala of the 2022 AFRIMMA Awards in the United States.

An thankful Zuchu informed her fans that she is delighted to be heading to the US for the first-ever show. 

“YES your girl will be Performing On The  @afrimma  ‘S This Year. SAVE THE DATE 19/11/2022 DALLAS TEXAS,” 

The singer is also on the list of nominees who are battling for the prestigious African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) Awards. The Sukari hitmaker has been nominated for Best Female Artist from East Africa.

Nominees in the Best Female East Africa include;

Femi One – Kenya

Zuchu – Tanzania

Sheebah Karungi – Uganda

Jovial – Kenya

Maua Sama – Tanzania

Sanaipei Tande – Kenya

Nandy – Tanzania

Winnie Nwagi – Uganda

The 9th edition of AFRIMMA is to celebrate the stellar feats that African Music artists have made in the last year.

The Gala for the awards has been scheduled to go down on November 19th in Dallas, Texas.

Other stars from East Africa who have been nominated for the Awards include Fena Gitu, Jamal Gaddafi, DJ Shinski, DJ Poison Ivy, Diamond Platnumz, Ssaru, Zuchu, Rayvanny, Otile Brown, Sauti Sol, Enos Olik, Khaligraph Jones, Sanaipei Tande, Jovial, and Femi One.

At the same time, Tanzanian singer and WCB signee Mbosso is also headed to the US to

promote his music on an international scale.

Information reaching our Entertainment Desk details that Mbosso will start his tour on November 25th to December 16th.

During the tour, the Nadekezwa hitmaker will be touring different states- meeting and entertaining his fans. 

US-based Tanzania Promer was the first DMK GLOBAL was the first person to share news surrounding Mbosso’s USA tour.

“Following the chart-topping success of his recent single *‘Moyo’* *WCB* record label frontier artist *MBOSSO * has announced his. USA TOUR

 *Nov 25th - Dec 16th...* For Booking information call *713 373 6525* ll WhatsApp *240 788 0889*

  @mbosso_   @wcb_wasafi ,” DMK wrote.

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Zuchu in tears after fans fail to attend first American show

"as an artist, nobody ever prepares you for moments like this.".

• In a message on social media, Zuchu admitted that she cried over the show, saying that it was a lesson to do better in the future.

• However, she didn't explain what caused the show to fail. Zuchu had advertised the show on her social media in advance. 

Tanzanian superstar Zuchu has admitted that she had a failed show in Houston, Texas.

This was Zuchu's first stop on her American tour.

In a message on social media, Zuchu admitted that she cried over the show, saying that it was a lesson to do better in the future.

"As an artist, nobody ever prepares you for moments like this. My show in Houston Didn't Go as planned,"   she said.

"Ila Namshukuru kila Aliejitokeza Kwa ajili yangu (I thank everyone that came out to see me) I love y'all . As I'm crying and sobbing right now ila Hii leo Imenipa Hasira ya kufanya zaidi." (Today has given me the strength to do more).

"Recently I lost my energy to even work hard Kibinaadamu tu, I kept asking why did I choose this career but moments like this zinanipa majibu ya kwamba a few chosen ones hutolewa kama mfano ili ije kua rahisi kwa wengine."

She went on to say;

"Kina Simba wanawezajae Yarrabi well in their stories kuna A lot of failures Ndo pengine zinawafikish Walipo . I ACCEPT FAILING AS A PART OF MY SUCCESS."

However, she didn't explain what caused the show to fail. Zuchu had advertised the show on her social media in advance. Her post at the time read;

"HOUSTON, TEXAS, YOUR GIRL IS ALREADY HERE, KESHO NDO TOMORROW WE HAVE A SHOW, ROYAL PALACE HALLTO ALL #GPG GOOD PEOPLE GANG."

Zuchu is set to perform in Seattle, DMV and Dallas Texas.

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Nobody prepares you for this - Zuchu in tears as first show in America fails

Zuchu who is currently on a tour in the U.S broke down in tears, admitting that her first show in Houston, Texas failed.

Tanzanian songstress Zuchu who is currently on a tour in the United States of America was moved to tears after a failed show in Houston, Texas.

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The superstar failed to attract the desired crowd after only a handful of fans attended the event that was her first stop in the ongoing tour.

The superstar admitted that the show did not go as planned, leaving her in tears but she has since resolved to use the experience to learn and prepare better for the future writing:

"As an artist, nobody ever prepares you for moments like this. My show in Houston Didn't Go as planned .

"Ila Namshukuru kila Aliejitokeza Kwa ajili yangu (I thank everyone who attended) I love y'all . As I'm crying and sobbing right now ila Hii leo Imenipa Hasira ya kufanya zaidi." (Today’s experience has fired me up to do more in the future).

She admitted that such experiences recently made her think twice on choosing music as a career, but has since accepted failure as part of her success.

"Recently I lost my energy to even work hard Kibinaadamu tu, I kept asking why did I choose this career but moments like this zinanipa majibu ya kwamba a few chosen ones hutolewa kama mfano ili ije kua rahisi kwa wengine."

"Kina Simba wanawezajae Yarrabi well in their stories kuna A lot of failures Ndo pengine zinawafikish Walipo (The likes of Simba make it, but in their stories are a lot of failures too that perhaps fired them to where they are currently). I ACCEPT FAILING AS A PART OF MY SUCCESS.” Zuchu added.

Zuchu has a series of concerts lined up across the US as part of her ongoing tour in which she hopes to connect with fans and give them the best of her performances.

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Zuchu left in tears after low turnout in usa concert.

Tanzanian songstress Zuchu has spoken about how her show in Houston Texas flopped. The show which was her first stop on her American tour had a low turnout.

In a post on Insta stories, the singer said she cried over the show. However, Zuchu says it was a lesson to do better in the future.

“As an artiste, nobody ever prepares you for moments like this. My show in Houston didn’t go as planned. But I thank everyone who came out to see me. I love y’all. As I’m crying and sobbing right now but it has given me the strength to do more,” Zuchu said.

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“Recently I lost my energy to even work hard. I kept asking why did I choose this career but moments like this have given me the answers. A few chosen ones are used an example for the benefit of others,” she said.

This is the first time the WCB signee is performing in the US after she was picked as one of the performers at the Gala of the 2022 Afrimma Awards.

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“Yes your girl will be performing on the @Afrimma’s this year. Save the date 19/11/2022 Dallas Texas,” she wrote.

Zuchu has also announced that she will be performing in Nairobi at the Ngong Racecourse on December 10, 2022.

“I’m thrilled to announce my first-ever show in Nairobi Ngong Racecourse waterfront @ngongracecourse on 10th December. Get your tickets early now,” she said.

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Dejected Zuchu sobs after first show in America

The singers first show didn't go the way she expected it to.

• The singer had a harder-than-expected first show in the USA.

• Although she was disappointed, the beautiful singer has said that she would learn from her experience.

Tanzanian superstar Zuchu has admitted that she had a failed show in Houston, Texas. This was Zuchu's first stop on her American tour.

In a message on social media, Zuchu admitted that she cried over the show, saying that it was a lesson to do better in the future.

"As an artist, nobody ever prepares you for moments like this. My show in Houston Didn't Go as planned," she said.

"Ila Namshukuru kila Aliejitokeza Kwa ajili yangu (I thank everyone that came out to see me) I love y'all . As I'm crying and sobbing right now ila Hii leo Imenipa Hasira ya kufanya zaidi." (Today has given me the strength to do more).

"Recently I lost my energy to even work hard Kibinaadamu tu, I kept asking why did I choose this career but moments like this zinanipa majibu ya kwamba a few chosen ones hutolewa kama mfano ili ije kua rahisi kwa wengine."

She went on to say;

"Kina Simba wanawezajae Yarrabi well in their stories kuna A lot of failures Ndo pengine zinawafikish Walipo . I ACCEPT FAILING AS A PART OF MY SUCCESS."

However, she didn't explain what caused the show to fail. Zuchu had advertised the show on her social media in advance. Her post at the time read;

"HOUSTON, TEXAS, YOUR GIRL IS ALREADY HERE, KESHO NDO TOMORROW WE HAVE A SHOW, ROYAL PALACE HALLTO ALL #GPG GOOD PEOPLE GANG."

Zuchu is set to perform in Seattle, DMV and Dallas Texas.

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Who is Zuchu, The Gorgeous Tanzanian Afropop Singer?

Tanzanian music isn’t complete without mentioning Zuchu, an afropop artist who conquered East Africa with her mellow voice.

She is a darling in many ways and she has unique history in the Tanzanian music industry . Everyone one wonders how she quickly rose to stardom and dishes out hit after hit years later. But who is Zuchu?

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Who is Zuchu?

Zuchu, born Zuhura Othman Soud, is a Tanzanian singer and songwriter who has captivated audiences with her soulful vocals and captivating stage presence. She was born on November 22, 1995, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The 29-year-old grew up immersed in the rich musical heritage of her family. Her mother, Khadija Kopa, is a renowned Zanzibari taarab musician, and her father, Othman Soud, was a songwriter for Kopa’s band.

Tanzanian afropop artist Zuchu. Photo/Ghafla

Her musical talents started at a young age singing in church choirs and performing at local events. It is here that she honed her skills and developed her unique style singing style at a young age.  Zuchu was inspired by her mother’s musical prowess and singing in church gave her a platform to be as good as her mother.

She found solace in songwriting, pouring her emotions and experiences into her lyrics a as a teenager. But it is her mother’s guidance and support that played a pivotal role in Zuchu’s musical development, encouraging her to pursue her dreams and embrace her talent.

Zuchu Music Career

Zuchu’s early life was marked by a love for music and a desire to express herself through her art. She found her voice as an artist, blending traditional melodies with contemporary influences. Her breakthrough in the music industry came when she signed with WCB Wasafi, one of Tanzania’s most prominent record labels, in 2020.

But it was a result of her patience for four years recording her music during her free time and getting no hit song from any of these songs. She often recounts how hard it was for her to juggle between her daytime job and making music which was the only thing that mattered most. But, when she nearly gave up, her songs gained traction and this inspired her to pursue music full-time and joined Wasafi .

This move catapulted her into the spotlight, and she quickly gained widespread recognition for her exceptional talent. Under the mentorship of Diamond Platnumz, the founder of WCB Wasafi, her career flourished.

In April 2020, Zuchu released her debut EP titled “I Am Zuchu,” which featured a mix of Afrobeat, Bongo Flava, and traditional Tanzanian sounds. The EP received positive reviews and showcased Zuchu’s versatility as an artist. One of the standout tracks, “Wana,” featuring Diamond, became a massive hit and garnered millions of views on various platforms.

Her success continued with subsequent releases, earning her accolades and awards in the East African music scene. Her ability to seamlessly blend contemporary and traditional elements in her music resonated with audiences, contributing to her growing fan base.

Apart from her musical prowess, Zuchu is known for her fashion sense and elegant stage presence. Her performances are a captivating blend of vocal excellence, choreography, and a deep connection with her audience. So good is she that she was named Spotify’s Africa EQUAL ambassador in May 2023.

What Are The Most Popular Songs By Zuchu?

‘Sukari’ is the biggest song yet by Zuchu with 95 million views on YouTube. She released this song in 2021 at the height of Covid-19 pandemic and it took over airwaves in East Africa. This song triggered a dance challenge that transcended Tanzania and Uganda in a big way. There always is a special dance move to each of Zuchu’s song.

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Why Did Zuchu Join Wasafi?

Zuchu with Diamond Platnumz. Photo/Pan African Visions

Zuchu made history as the inaugural artist under Diamond Platnumz’s record label to introduce an EP featuring seven hit songs. Her trajectory toward greatness was evident, stemming from her rich musical lineage. A consummate performer, she, in an interview with Switch TV, highlighted that the pivotal criterion for artists joining Diamond Platnumz’s record label is their prowess in songwriting—an area where she excels.

During her EP launch, she compellingly demonstrated why she has earned the title of the new queen of Bongo Flava . From her dynamic live band performance and vocal versatility to her commanding stage presence and adept songwriting skills, she left an indelible mark. Each track on her EP weaves a unique narrative, solidifying her position as a standout artist in the Bongo Flava genre.

Zuchu’s rise to stardom has not only solidified her position as one of Tanzania’s leading musical talents but has also established her as an influential figure in the broader African music industry. Her journey from a talented young artist in Zanzibar to an international sensation reflects her dedication, passion, and commitment to her craft.

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What you need to know:

• Zuchu and Diamond received criticism for lackluster performances after they hosted a New Year’s EVE show in Dar es Salaam.

Zuchu will be putting on a stadium concert just days after being heavily criticised for her New Year Eve show alongside her boss, Diamond Platnumz.

Taking to her IG Stories, Zuchu announced that she will be performing at the Stade Omnisports de Malouzini in the Comoros on January 7, 2023. The stadium has a capacity of 10,726.

After hyping up their New Year’s show dubbed ‘Cheers’ for over a month, Zuchu and Diamond delivered a poorly coordinated performance that received criticism from their fans.

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From shared videos of their performance of ‘Mtasubiri’, the duo seemed ill-prepared and unrehearsed for the December 31, 2022 evening concert.

Displeased fans pointed out that Diamond was running out of breath and constantly singing off-key. Others claimed that he had misrepresented Tanzanian live music and needed to do better.

Fans felt Diamond needed to take a lot of cues and lessons from his Nigerian counterparts, like Burna Boy and Davido, who have performed on global stages.

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2024 Tour of the Gila Stage Three Report

Stephens Increases Overall Lead, Stites Blasts Into Victory

Stephens Increases Overall Tour of the Gila Lead, Winning Tyrone Time Trial

Cynisca Cycling’s Lauren Stephens raced to victory in Tyrone for Stage 3 of the Tour of the Gila 2024. Having won on the same course in 2015, she improved her previous best time by 23 seconds. Her victory at the Tyrone Individual Time Trial also increased her lead on the General Classification by 2:01, ahead of Nadia Gontova on GC. The DNA Pro Cycling rider was fourth on the stage. Alia Shafi finished 51 seconds behind Stephens, clocking a time of 39:03; 23 seconds ahead of Cécile Lejeune, racing for the Steve Tilford Foundation, finishing with 33:26 in third.

“It was quite windy out there,” Stephens said after the finish. “It was a great ride; I couldn’t have asked for anything more.”

Emily Ehrlich had been the heavy favorite coming into the time trial, after winning the TT at the Redlands Bicycle Classic and two gold medals at the Pan American Track Championships. Speaking ahead of her

start, Ehrlich said, “I honestly feel it’s the best TT we have in the country. I’ve only done it once, obviously, but it’s my favorite. I really love it!”

Ehrlich started her TT strong, with her head down in the tight position she is accustomed to.

Unfortunately, the Virginia’s Blue Ridge Twenty24 rider crashed coming down the descent of the Little Burro on the way out. She was then forced to abandon the race due to injury. The team later confirmed Ehrlich suffered a broken collarbone and possibly other fractures and is “absolutely covered in road rash.” Ehrlich had been expected to win the stage; with Stephens admitting that once she had seen that Ehrlich had crashed, she had backed off her speed.

“I hope Emily is okay,” Stephens added. “I saw her when I came over the top of the climb, which reminded me to focus on safety first.”

Ehrlich was also expected to be a top contender at the Olympic trials in two weeks’ time. She has managed to send a message to the race organization, stating she is in good spirits, and doesn’t want people to worry about her. “She will be okay,” her team reassured.

At the end of the day, the GC saw a shake-up in the standings under Stephens and Nadia Gontova, who continue to sit in the top two spots. Alia Shafi moved into the top ten on GC, following her second-place finish for Fount Cycling Guild. Her teammate, Eleanor Wiseman, also moved up to fourth from tenth place as she heads into Saturday’s crit. PAS/Steve Tilford Foundation Racing’s Marcela Prieto slid down to fifth after finishing nineteenth on the stage. Cynisca Cycling’s Ashley Frye finished fourth, moving her into a podium position in third ahead of Saturday.

The UCI women race 27 laps at the Downtown Criterium presented by the Town of Silver City on Saturday starting at 1:30 MDT.

Stites Blasts Into Victory, Taking the Overall Lead at Tour of the Gila

At Tour of the Gila on Friday, Project Echelon’s Tyler Stites blasted through the finish, seizing the win with a time of 33:07 at the Tyrone Individual Time Trial presented by Freeport McMoran. He came close to the course record of 32:59 that was set by Levi Leipheimer in 2009. The current Pan Am Time Trial Champion, Walter Vargas, was second for Team Medellín, clocking a time of 33:18. Jonas Walton rounded the podium in third, finishing in 33:45 and moving into the lead of the Best Young Rider Classification.

Stites’s win marks the second stage win for the team at Tour of the Gila 2024, after winning four out of five stages at Redlands earlier this month. Stites takes over the GC with his victory with two stages

remaining. Team Medellín’s Wilmar Paredes had a tough day, finishing in 36:33 and sliding down to fourth on GC.

“It’s a tough course, the main goal was to win the stage and take the red which I accomplished,” Stites said. “I’m really happy about that. I definitely had my eye on the course record but came up short; it was a tough day out there. I was chasing Walter, which was my minute-man, so that was a good carrot to be chasing. I had him in sight so I had a good day.”

The 16.15-mile Individual Time Trial out-and-back course in Tyrone featured 1,188 feet (362 meters) of climbing. Straight out of the start house, the road pitches up for a Category 4 Little Burro climb, rapidly shifts into a fast descent passing the Freeport-McMoran Tyrone mine, the end of which signals the turn around to head back to the finish. Five miles before the finish, the Little Burro greets the riders again, this time descending at a gradient of 6-7% before streaming down into the finishing shoot.

Owen Wright of CS Velo Racing sat in the hot seat for most of the day, starting within the first 20 riders out of the start house. Wright clocked in at 34:02, enough to finish fifth. His teammate, Joshua Lebo, crossed the finish with his CS Velo team cheering him on, becoming the first rider to clock in under 34 minutes with 33:59 and ending up fourth on the stage.

The hot seat began to change rapidly once the final ten riders were coming in to the finish. Disappointment showed through the smile Vargas displayed as he talked about his performance. He had won the stage last year, and was hoping to defend his win, but still gave respect to Stites as he outshone him in Tyrone.

“This was a pretty demanding time trial, and the wind here is strong,” Vargas said. “I felt good and had good legs but Tyler [Stites] is also in very good form. I knew that he had won another race before Gila here in the United States, so he’s going very strong.”

Despite his loss on Friday, Vargas and Team Medellín look ahead to the final two stages, ready to battle for the GC.

“I’m sitting second on GC with two demanding stages to go, including the final that is a very, very hard stage,” Vargas said. “We hope to give everything and make it a good race on Sunday. Tomorrow, we have the crit, which is a fast and explosive one, so we will give it our all in these last two days.”

Stites won the Downtown Silver City Criterium in 2022, and expects the team to contest the sprint on Saturday before the final showdown Sunday. Important time bonuses will be available at the finish Saturday for the top three finishers, earning ten, six and four seconds respectively.

The pro men take the stage at 3:10 p.m. after a full day of amateur racing and following the pro women.

Photo: Velo Images

This Article Updated April 27, 2024 @ 10:20 AM

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Could taylor swift be adding a tortured poets department portion to the eras tour setlist, share this article.

Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department , has been breaking records left and right. It was the most streamed album in a single day, the first single — “Fortnight” (feat. Post Malone) — set a single-day record and the album became the first to earn one billion streams in a week .

MORE:   Donna Kelce among the fans of Taylor Swift’s new The Tortured Poets Department album

Now concert goers might be able to hear Swift perform some of the songs live on the European leg of her mega popular Eras Tour as some fans are theorizing about changes to the setlist.

In a YouTube Shorts video posted to Swift’s channel and Instagram story, the 14-time Grammy winner is seen rehearsing for her first Paris show, which is on Thursday, May 9. Immediately, Swifties noticed a few outfits and set pieces that looked new to the show.

In one clip, you can see backup dancers with hats and sticks, something that didn’t appear in the previous Eras Tour iterations.

OMG look at the backup dancers this is definitely a new song 😭 pic.twitter.com/hUby8L2Fo1 — mo (@everlikeme) April 25, 2024

In another, Swift appears to be standing against a railing. Nothing new, right? She could just be practicing for her performance of “The Man.” But if you look closer, it seems as though the Tortured Poets logo is in what seems to be a bed frame.

🚨| "TTPD" logo seems to be featured in the Eras Tour pic.twitter.com/B8GQS56s1x — The Swift Society (@TheSwiftSociety) April 25, 2024

There is also the fact that in the shot with the bed frame, Swift appears to be wearing booties similar to what she wore in the “Fortnight” music video.

The Fortnight booties?!?! Oh Taylor Swift I love you, it's ruining my life 🤍 pic.twitter.com/pG2dCXsQSy — 🪶Nicole⸆⸉ ISO🤍Indy🪶N1/N2 (@13LongLiveMagic) April 25, 2024

It’ll be a little under a fortnight until we find out what — if any — changes are made to the Eras Tour setlist, but it’s fun to hypothesize until then.

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Taylor Swift releases YouTube short that appears to have new Eras Tour dances

Taylor Swift  released a new YouTube Shorts video and fans believe clips are signifying a "The Tortured Poets Department" number or set during the Eras Tour.

After the double album was released Friday, fans wondered if the singer would fit any of the 31 songs into the three-plus hour set. In the quick 15-second video, fans pointed out a couple of suspect shots, including Swift leaning against a railing that seems to have the "TTPD" logo and a quick scene where her backup dancers hold poles and wear top hats.

Swift has been on a two-month break from the Eras Tour and has spent much of her time in Los Angeles.

If there is a new Eras Tour set, the next question is where would she add the era? "Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince's" opening line is a perfect opening for an artist who has released seven albums and hasn't seen fans: "It's been a long time coming."

She could end the show with the "TTPD" set, but "Karma" is also a good show closer. Other than those two options, she could place "TTPD" after "Reputation" and before "Speak Now" or also right before "Midnights."

"A fortnight til Paris 🤍," Swift says in the caption. Her next tour stop is Paris, France on May 9. Swift will tour in Europe for 51 shows until she takes a break and heads back to the United States and Canada.

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The Vice President will kick off her multi-state tour with a moderated conversation in Atlanta, GA on April 29 and an event in Detroit, MI during the following week

WASHINGTON – Vice President Kamala Harris announced today that she will embark on a nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour with a series of events focused on investing in communities, building wealth, and ensuring every American has the freedom to thrive. The Vice President’s tour will take her back to several states across the country as she highlights how the Biden-Harris Administration has built economic opportunity and delivered for the American people. The Economic Opportunity Tour will kick off with a moderated conversation in Atlanta, GA on April 29 and an event in Detroit, MI during the following week. Additional dates and locations will be announced soon.

“President Biden and I are committed to creating an economy in which every person has the freedom to thrive. That is why we have taken historic steps to advance economic opportunity by increasing access to capital, investing in small businesses, addressing housing costs, forgiving student loans and medical debt, investing in infrastructure, and championing additional policies that put money in people’s pockets and build wealth,” said Vice President Harris.   “Our economic approach has delivered great progress, and we will continue to invest in you, your family, and your future.”

During the Vice President’s Economic Opportunity Tour, she will highlight how the Biden-Harris Administration has delivered historic investments that have supported communities and helped people thrive. This includes making unprecedented investments in small businesses and achieving the fastest creation of Black-owned small businesses in more than 30 years, creating a record number of jobs, increasing access to capital for underserved communities, investing in infrastructure, cutting the price of insulin and expanding access to health care, erasing medical debt, forgiving more student loan debt than any administration in history and boosting investments in education, making housing more affordable, lowering child care costs, and increasing the wealth of American families. Vice President Harris will also outline additional steps that she and President Biden are taking to expand this work. She will be joined on the tour by Administration officials, members of Congress, local leaders, and other special guests.

The Vice President’s tour is a continuation of her nonstop travel to communities across the country. She has made more than 35 trips to 16 states since the beginning of 2024. This includes consistent travel to meet with small business owners and entrepreneurs in underserved communities to discuss challenges and opportunities they face. In March, she traveled to Black Wall Street in Durham, NC to announce $32 million in funds to support historically underserved entrepreneurs. She began the year in Las Vegas, NV where she announced an SBA rule that will ensure millions of Americans who have served time are eligible for SBA loan programs that help individuals start and run small businesses.

The Vice President has long been focused on ensuring that minority, rural, and low-income communities have the capital and resources they need to thrive and support small businesses. Last year, she announced that Treasury’s CDFI Fund has awarded over $1.73 billion in grants to 603 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) across the country. In 2022, the Vice President also announced a first-of-its-kind public-private sector initiative — the Economic Opportunity Coalition (EOC) — that is a historic public-private partnership of more than 20 private sector organizations that will invest tens of billions of dollars to create opportunity and grow wealth in historically underserved communities. The EOC has already surpassed over $1 billion in increased member company deposits into community finance institutions. As a Senator, the Vice President partnered with key Congressional stakeholders to secure a transformative $12 billion investment for CDFIs and MDIs in December 2020. Since that time, she has worked to ensure these programs are as successful as possible.

Additional dates, cities, and details for media to RSVP will be available soon.

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