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Kamala Harris for Vice President?
It’s not perfect, but perhaps a Black VP is the right presidential strategy
Malcolm X once said, “the most disrespected person in America is the Black woman.” He further lamented that not only are Black women disrespected but neglected as well. We see this situation ever so clearly when we look at the Democratic Party. While Black women constantly hear that we are indeed the “backbone” and “base” of the party, we are never seen as the face of the Party.
So, what does it mean to consistently show up and out for a group that chooses not to see you?
We received part of our answer last week when the third Black woman to ever seek the Democratic nomination for president, Senator Kamala Harris, suspended her campaign. The move came as a shock to many but was expected by the political elite despite Harris, at one time, being among the best of presidential options representing the Democratic Party. However, what many refused to acknowledge throughout her campaign was the triple layer of discrimination that she was forced to battle. As a child of immigrants, her patriotism was constantly questioned. As both a Black person and a woman her “electability” was a daily discussion point. Then there were the Russian bot attacks that seemed to impact her more than other candidates.
