Trump Hails Carson, Marks Black History Month, in Weekly Address

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Updated 25 February 2017 at 5:43 am

US President Donald Trump marked Black History Month in his weekly address on February 25, hailing the contribution of “African-American heroes, faith leaders, entrepreneurs and many others” to American culture and society.

Trump also praised Ben Carson in his address, saying he was “proud” Carson would serve in his cabinet as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Trump vowed to provide safer communities and access to high-paying jobs for African-Americans. Credit: The White House via Storyful

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