Former Vice President Joe Biden Joe BidenBiden campaign cancels fundraiser with Mueller prosecutor Twitter joins Democrats to boost mail-in voting — here's why The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - George Floyd's death sparks protests, National Guard activation MORE said Friday that more than one African American woman is being considered to be his running mate.

Biden has already vowed to select a woman as his vice president, but some Democrats are urging him to pick a black woman in recognition of the key role African American support has played in boosting his campaign.

Biden is also playing defense over his off-hand remark last week that African Americans “ain’t black” if they vote for President Trump Donald John TrumpMinneapolis erupts for third night, as protests spread, Trump vows retaliation Stocks open mixed ahead of Trump briefing on China The island that can save America MORE.

Among those floated as possible running mates are Sen. Kamala Harris Kamala Devi HarrisMinneapolis erupts for third night, as protests spread, Trump vows retaliation The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - George Floyd's death sparks protests, National Guard activation Police killing in Minneapolis puts new scrutiny on Biden pick MORE (D-Calif.)

, former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams and Rep. Val Demings Valdez (Val) Venita DemingsMinneapolis erupts for third night, as protests spread, Trump vows retaliation Police killing in Minneapolis puts new scrutiny on Biden pick Cortez Masto says she's not interested in being Biden VP MORE (D-Fla.)