Kamala Harris sets out plan to empower black men as US election looms

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris is looking to energise black male voters (AP)

US Vice President Kamala Harris is announcing a plan to give black men more economic opportunities and other chances to thrive as she works to energise a key voting bloc that has Democrats concerned about a lack of enthusiasm.

Ms Harris’ plan includes providing forgivable business loans for black entrepreneurs, creating more apprenticeships and studying sickle cell and other diseases that disproportionately affect African American men.