July 30th 2024.
On July 21, the nation was taken by surprise when President Biden announced that he would not be running for re-election in the 2024 presidential race. Instead, he endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate. There were some who had urged Biden to step down and make way for a new candidate, but he made it clear that he had no intention of doing so. While this news may have caused a stir among many, it was not a shock to the Black community, who had been anticipating this move.
Soon after Biden's announcement, a group called Win With Black Women organized a Zoom call to discuss the change in leadership and begin grassroots efforts to support Vice President Harris in her journey to becoming the first Black and Indian American President of the United States. The organization, founded by Jotaka Eaddy, quickly gained attention and support from thousands of women who raised over $1.5 million in just three hours. Prominent Black women such as Donna Brazile, Sen. Charlane Oliver, and Congresswoman Maxine Waters were also present on the call, making it a historic and inspiring event.
But it wasn't just women who were rallying behind Vice President Harris. The following day, on July 22, Black men also gathered on Zoom to show their support. Led by Roland Martin, over one hundred thousand participants raised $1.3 million to support Harris's candidacy. The call was a huge success, with 35,000 Black men committing to supporting Harris and a total of $1.3 million raised in just three hours.
Not wanting to be left behind, white women also joined the movement. On July 25, Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action, organized a Zoom call which saw over 100 thousand registrants and raised over $2 million in just 90 minutes. Popstar Pink and Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow were among the speakers at this record-breaking event, with over 200,000 attendees. The meeting has since raised a total of $11 million in donations and continues to grow.
It wasn't just women who were showing their support for Harris. On July 27, Cameron Conoway organized a call for American white men. Speakers such as Pete Buttigieg, Mike Hamil, and Mark Ruffalo joined the call, which was attended by 80 thousand men and raised $400,000 and counting. This further displayed the widespread support for Vice President Harris from all communities.
The LGBTQ community also showed their support for Harris through the Out For Kamala Harris call organized by the Human Rights Campaign. With a focus on inclusivity and unity, the call saw over twenty thousand supporters raise upwards of $300,000. The success of this event proved that when people come together and organize, they can make a significant impact.
It is clear that Vice President Harris has united various communities in her bid for the presidency, with people from all backgrounds coming together to support her. The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights has even launched a campaign called Ojo Asé: Black Women Answering the Call to honor and recognize the efforts of Black women in the movement. It is now up to us to continue the momentum and show our support for Harris as she strives to make history.
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