July 23rd 2024.
In an exciting development, Vice President Kamala Harris has officially secured enough delegates to be nominated as the Democratic Presidential candidate for the 2024 election. However, if she is chosen by the Democratic National Convention, she will not have the luxury of a long campaign to rally support. Thus, her ability to convince the American people that she is qualified and ready to lead the nation will be a crucial task.
In light of this, BLACK ENTERPRISE has taken a retrospective look at Vice President Harris' time in the Biden administration, with the aim of helping Black Americans make an informed decision on Election Day. One notable event was when she spoke at the 2019 Women Of Power Summit in Las Vegas, an event hosted by BE. During the summit, the then-two-term Senator engaged in a conversation with talk show host Star Jones, in front of a room full of powerful Black women. Jones drew a parallel between Harris and political trailblazer Shirley Chisholm.
Jones pointed out that Chisholm was the first Black woman to run for President of the United States, and she saw a similarity in Harris' historic position as the first Black and Asian Woman vice president. As they looked at a side-by-side image of the two women, Jones remarked, "You stand on her shoulders." Harris humbly welcomed the comparison and expressed her deep admiration for Chisholm.
"Think about Shirley Chisholm. I mean, she was unbossed and unbought. She walked up to that microphone and owned it. She spoke with such confidence and determination. The fact that she did it is truly extraordinary," Harris shared.
As Harris continues to follow in Chisholm's remarkable footsteps and seeks the DNC nomination, she has received an endorsement from President Biden. This came after some public missteps and a less-than-stellar performance in a presidential debate against the Republican nominee, Donald Trump. The media began speculating about Biden's ability to fulfill the duties of the presidency for another four years.
In response, Biden released a statement on July 21, addressing fellow Democrats and announcing his decision not to accept the nomination. He stated that he would instead focus all his energies on his responsibilities as President for the remainder of his term. He also reflected on his very first decision as the party nominee in 2020, which was to choose Kamala Harris as his running mate. "And it's been the best decision I've made," he added.
While Harris has not yet been officially selected as the DNC's nominee, she has secured enough state delegates, making her a strong candidate. The Democratic National Convention is set to take place in Chicago from August 19th to 22nd, and all eyes will be on Harris as she continues to break barriers and make history.
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