John F. Kerry reached out to African American and Latino audiences Tuesday, asking them to help him defeat President Bush while outlining proposals to raise college graduation rates, boost math and science education among women and minorities, and provide a path to citizenship for legal immigrants. Courting two of the most important constituencies in the Democratic Party, Kerry began the day in Chicago at the annual Rainbow/PUSH Coalition convention. He then flew to Phoenix, where he addressed the National Council of La Raza's annual convention. [more] Pictured above: John Kerry and Jesse Jackson. "He did fine -- and he's getting better," Jackson said of his party's candidate.
Courting Minorities, Kerry Promises Expanded College Access [more]