Harris refuses to reveal if she would form a commission to examine reparations.

Despite being a proponent of reparations legislation in Congress, Vice President Kamala Harris refused to say whether she supports a commission to study reparations.

Instead of the White House, Congress should take the lead in studying the history of racism and the potential need for reparations, as suggested by her.

During a discussion with members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) in Philadelphia on Tuesday, the Democratic presidential candidate stated that when asked about creating a committee to address systemic racism: "It's crucial that we confront the truth about our history. Despite efforts to erase history and mislead our children, we must acknowledge the lasting effects of slavery, redlining, and Jim Crow laws on future generations. I could go on and on."

Harris stated that Congress will likely have the capability to accomplish this task.

For years, racial justice groups and some Democrats have been urging President Biden to create a national reparations commission through an executive order, but their efforts have been unsuccessful.

"In December 2022, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, stated, "We demand an executive order without any regrets." Her groundbreaking legislative proposal was a bill that aimed to create a commission to investigate reparations. "I desire for once to have the history and journey of African Americans be recognized and accepted in America.""

Cities and states with liberal leanings have taken it upon themselves to provide reparations to Black Americans. Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., presented a bill last year that proposes paying $14 trillion as compensation for the racist government policies that contributed to the wealth disparity between White and Black individuals.

Harris shifted her focus to her own proposals, which she believed would benefit African Americans.

"We can address the challenges that hinder the growth of an opportunity economy, such as student loan debt, medical debt, and bias in home appraisals. Additionally, we must tackle the issue of Black maternal mortality, which disproportionately affects Black women, who are three to four times more likely to die during childbirth compared to other women."

The former President's Black male supporters were inquired about by the vice president.

Harris stated, "It's crucial not to assume that Black men are in anyone's pocket."

"To earn the vote of Black men, one must understand their needs and work towards policies that address them. I am doing this by working to earn their vote, not assuming it is mine because of my race, but because of the policies and perspectives I hold."