July 23rd 2024.
In the midst of an already historic election, the Win With Black Women Zoom call was another game-changing moment. With over $1.5 million raised from 44,000 donors, Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign for the presidency received a major boost. And just when we thought it couldn't get any better, the brother organization, Win With Black Men, followed suit with their own incredible effort. Over 17,000 donors came together to contribute a whopping $1.3 million. It was a moment to celebrate, and the excitement was palpable.
In fact, the call's impact was so profound that @mondalerobinson took to Twitter to set the record straight on Black men's role in this election. Along with @rolandsmartin, @QJames, and @MrMikeBlake, he urged everyone to listen and join the #WinWithBlackMen movement. And the response was overwhelming. People from all walks of life came together to support this historic cause.
But it wasn't just about the numbers. It was about the message behind them. The Win With Black Men initiative started just four months ago, and now, through collaboration with Win With Black Women, they were about to lead one of the most significant minority grassroots movements in history to elect our first Black woman president. It was truly a moment to be proud of, and the impact of this movement would be felt for years to come.
The call was a resounding success, with over 220k views on YouTube and 45k attendees on Streamyard. But the most crucial number of all was the $1.3 million raised to support Kamala Harris and Black male organizing. It was a testament to the dedication and determination of the organizers and the unwavering support of the community. And as Quentin James, president of The Collective PAC & the Vote To Live Action Fund, tweeted, it was a heartfelt "thank you" to @rolandsmartin, @MrMikeBlake, @DCKhalilT, @winwithblkmen, @CollectivePAC, and @Bakari_Sellers for their pivotal role in making this happen.
According to The Hill, before the call even took place, Black men were urged to support Vice President Harris in her bid for the presidency. The Alpha PAC, one of the most influential Black male PACs in the country, officially endorsed her candidacy. In a statement, Everett B. Ward, the chair of the PAC, emphasized Harris as the clear choice for the nation's future. And it's easy to see why. Throughout her career, she has shown a steadfast commitment to delivering justice for all, protecting our freedoms, and creating economic opportunities for all Americans. The stakes were high, and the choice was clear.
The call, hosted by Roland S. Martin and the Black Star Network, featured a star-studded lineup of speakers, including Khalil Thompson, the executive director of Win With Black Men; Bakari Sellers, a lawyer and frequent CNN political commentator; Michael Blake, the founder & CEO of Kairos Democracy and Atlas Strategy Group; and Quentin James, president of The Collective PAC & the Vote To Live Action Fund. It was a powerful and inspiring four hours, with a recurring theme of protection. As Sellers put it during the call, "Let's protect Kamala. Let's be with her like she was there for us." It was a call to put aside petty disagreements and stand united as Black men to bring about real change in this country.
Thompson also spoke passionately about the need to support our communities and elect leaders who will represent our best interests. He shared his own experience of attending the Million Man March in 1995 with his father and brothers, and how he hopes this movement will create that same feeling of unity and empowerment. He emphasized the importance of not holding candidates to unrealistic "purity tests" and instead focusing on electing individuals who will bring about real change for our communities.
In the end, the message was clear: this movement was not just about one person or one election. It was about creating a transformative moment for Black men and the community as a whole. It was about standing up and making our voices heard, and electing leaders who will fight for us and our values. The Win With Black Men call was just the beginning, and the impact of this movement will continue to be felt long after the election is over. We have made history, and we will continue to do so together.
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