Earlier today, I made some comments about diversity in the African American and Latino communities that I want to clarify. In no way did I mean to suggest the African American community is a monolith—not by identity, not on issues, not at all.— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 7, 2020
My commitment to you is this: I will always listen, I will never stop fighting for the African American community and I will never stop fighting for a more equitable future.— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 7, 2020
Daily Mail: 'In no way did I mean to suggest the African American community is a monolith': Joe Biden APOLOGIZES for suggesting the Latino American community is more diverse than African Americans
* During an interview that aired Thursday, Biden claimed the Latino American community is more diverse than the African American community
* By Thursday evening Biden had responded to the criticism over his comments
* 'Throughout my career I've witnessed the diversity of thought, background, and sentiment within the African American community', he wrote
* President Donald Trump said before departing the White House Thursday that Joe Biden 'totally disparaged and insulted the black community'
* 'Wow! Joe Biden just lost the entire African American community. What a 'dumb' thing to say!' Trump tweeted along with an article including a clip of the gaffe
Joe Biden on Thursday attempted to 'clarify' his comments suggesting the Latino American community is more diverse than African Americans.
The presumed Democratic nominee wrote on Twitter: 'Earlier today, I made some comments about diversity in the African American and Latino communities that I want to clarify. In no way did I mean to suggest the African American community is a monolith—not by identity, not on issues, not at all.'
In an interview with NPR host Lulu Garcia-Navarro had asked Biden if he would stop Cubans from being deported if he became president. It sent Biden into a confusing comment about race in America.
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Update: Biden Apologizes For Comments on Racial Diversity Among Blacks (Bloomberg)
WNU Editor: Biden had no choice. He to backtrack and apologize.
