Black women's hopes put on hold after historic presidential race ends
A significant moment in American politics takes unexpected turn this fall. Black women voters process the outcome of Kamala Harrisʼs presidential campaign while reflecting on political representation
In Duluth Georgia this summer Black women felt a new-found sense of possibility when Kamala Harris became the Democratic nominee for president (marking a first-time milestone for the party). The excitement spread nation-wide as voters saw potential for ground-breaking change.
The political landscape shifted dramatically this fall — Harrisʼs defeat by Donald Trump left many feeling let-down. Black women whoʼve been the Democrats most loyal supporters for decades are now processing this un-expected outcome.
The campaigns impact goes deeper than just election numbers: many African-American women invested their hopes time and energy into what couldve been a historic win. Their consistent turn-out at voting booths hasnt yet translated into seeing someone who looks like them in the nations highest office; this reality hits especially hard for those whove worked tirelessly in grass-roots organizing
