February 3rd 2024.
Darren Riley, the owner of an environmental tech company, recently had the opportunity of a lifetime. He rode alongside President Joe Biden in the presidential motorcade on February 1st, and even got to have a one-on-one conversation with him about the Detroit community.
Riley was invited to meet Biden at the Selfridge Air National Guard Base by the presidential campaign team. As a 32-year-old entrepreneur, he was thrilled to have the chance to speak with the President and get his advice on his company, JustAir. He was also eager to learn more about Biden's politics.
In an interview with CNN, Riley shared his excitement about riding in the President's armored SUV. He admitted, "It was a shock. I'm still processing it." He went on to describe the day, saying that he and Biden drove through Detroit and visited local restaurants and places of interest. During this time, Biden asked about Riley's childhood, business, and personal life.
Riley was impressed by the President's genuine interest in getting to know him. He recalled, "He asked me who I am, and what I'm about. He grabbed my hand and looked me in the eye." Biden also emphasized the importance of unity, regardless of political differences. "Even if you're on different sides of the spectrum...it's important that we're in this together," he told Riley.
According to Biden's campaign officials, the President plans to travel more as we approach elections. He wants to focus on retail politics and connect with his supporters on a personal level. This is why they offered Riley the opportunity to ride with Biden for half an hour, so he could "give the President more time and space to hear directly from a constituent."
During their conversation, Riley learned a lot from Biden. He shared with the outlet, "He talked about multiple topics, the things he's juggling and navigating and processing. He is very sharp. That man? He's sharp. He's with it." Riley also noted that under Biden's presidency, the unemployment rate for Black Americans has decreased, and the President has many plans to address the widespread pain and suffering in the world.
In other news related to the Biden administration, the First Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer will soon be leaving the White House. But for now, the spotlight is on Riley and his unforgettable experience riding with President Biden. This post about Detroit business owner's encounter with the President was initially shared by Black Enterprise.
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