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President-Elect Joe Biden Taps Former Ambassador Susan Rice for White House Domestic Council
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President-Elect Joe Biden Taps Former Ambassador Susan Rice for White House Domestic Council

Betti Halsell, Contributing WriterDecember 17, 2020

The vision of inclusion continues to take shape in America. President-elect Joe Biden selects former ambassador of the Obama administration Susan Rice to lead the White House Domestic Policy Council. Biden’s “Build Back Better” mission is showcasing its effect, by rendering his future administration to focus on racial equity, healthcare, and the ever-present coronavirus pandemic.

The Case for Karen Bass
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The Case for Karen Bass

Rachel Brashier President, Black Women's Democratic ClubDecember 10, 2020

Congresswoman Karen Bass is what American leadership should look like – a changemaker, a bridge-builder, an effective legislator — Bass comes to this moment as chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, with nine years experience representing the people of the 33rd and currently the 37th Congressional District in addition to decades of community organizing.

Potential U.S. Senate Appointee Karen Bass solidifies the idea of Women in Power
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Potential U.S. Senate Appointee Karen Bass solidifies the idea of Women in Power

Betti Halsell, Contributing WriterDecember 3, 2020

Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus Karen Bass has amplified the call for justice countless times within Capitol Hill. The major benchmark Bass headed this year was the drafting and passing of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, unveiled on June 8; a “bold, comprehensive approach to hold police accountable, and change the culture of law enforcement and our communities,” said Bass. Her willfulness to take a wide and powerful stance showed the nation that she is more than qualified for one of the seats as U.S. Senate; Bass represents a new era of women in power.

“Trump’s White Magic and Carnival Mirrors: Shameless Hustling in the White House”
Dr. Maulana Karenga

“Trump’s White Magic and Carnival Mirrors: Shameless Hustling in the White House”

Dr. Maulana KarengaDecember 3, 2020

In every oppressive society, there are the seeds and signs of its own self-problematizing and self-destruction. It makes problems for itself by its hypocritical, dishonest, and oppressive practices. And it becomes self-destructive in that it produces unresolvable contradictions which divide it against itself and signal it can no longer exist in its current form.

Time to Recognize What Kamala Has Achieved
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Time to Recognize What Kamala Has Achieved

London N. Breed, Special to the SentinelNovember 26, 2020

This has been an incredibly difficult year, and we still have very tough times ahead. However, as we head into this season of thanks-giving, we owe it to ourselves to take a moment to give thanks, and to celebrate the triumph of Vice-President-Elect Kamala Harris. We also owe it to Kamala, who dared to dream big – who didn’t have the privilege others enjoy and worked twice as hard to get where she is. We owe it to our parents and grandparents, to all the women and men who came before us that dared to challenge a society that denied

Kamala Harris’ VP Win Helps Validate the Power of Black Colleges
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Kamala Harris’ VP Win Helps Validate the Power of Black Colleges

Sentinel News ServiceNovember 26, 2020

The Howard University Graduate shares in the legacy of influential Black College Alumni As Vice President-elect Kamala Harris takes on her new position in the White House, she becomes the first in many areas, including the first graduate of a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to serve as Vice President of the United States.  Before Harris, 48 White served as Vice President.  But, unlike her predecessors, Harris is not only Black, and a woman, she received her undergraduate degree from Howard University, a Black college in Washington, D.C., where she pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., a Black sorority founded

“Cherishing and Challenging Kamala Harris: Issues of Commitment and Accountability”
Dr. Maulana Karenga

“Cherishing and Challenging Kamala Harris: Issues of Commitment and Accountability”

Dr. Maulana KarengaNovember 26, 2020

There is no doubt that the nomination and election of Kamala Harris as Vice President Elect of the United States of America is of great importance and meaning to us as a people. Indeed, it was a hard-won victory, not only at the voting box, but over the numerous evil, oppressive and varied attempts to deny our vote and voice before and after the election. Like the election of President Baraka Obama, it is for Black people an historical achievement born of a constant and committed work and righteous and relentless struggle to expand the realm of freedom, justice, and equity in this country.

A List of Notable Black Women Who Have Been the First in Politics
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A List of Notable Black Women Who Have Been the First in Politics

Saybin Roberson, Contributing WriterNovember 26, 2020

As we move forward as a collective, the Black community still continues to stand on the strength of Black women. A strength that has been proven beyond resilient, full of love and compassion and just as equally full of passion and fire. That fire can be seen on the faces of women such as Vice-President Elect Madam Kamala Harris, but her story had been told time and time before.

Living Legend: Kamala Harris makes history as America’s First Black & Female Vice President
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Living Legend: Kamala Harris makes history as America’s First Black & Female Vice President

Betti Halsell, Contributing WriterNovember 26, 2020

Madam Vice-President Kamala Harris is a living legend, her election marked a new day during a colossal shift in social awareness. As the first Black and South Asian woman to be listed on a major political ballot and the first woman to hold a seat as vice president, she has created a new wave of thought and possibility. It will continue to grow for women, as an increase in young girls will strive to be on that level of power. Delivering her candidacy on the day Martin Luther King Jr. declared a universal dream, more diversity will be a new normal as the whole world is changing into that vision. 

Can the new VP of the United States of America — Kamala Harris help Hollywood become less racist and sexist?
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Can the new VP of the United States of America — Kamala Harris help Hollywood become less racist and sexist?

Lapacazo Sandoval, Contributing WriterNovember 26, 2020

The moment president-elect Joe Biden announced that Kamala Harris would be joining his ticket as VP of the United States of America, Hollywood reacted enthusiastically with tweets flying left, right, and center. My favorite came from @kerrywashington on August 11 with Yes We Kam!