THREAD: Black women have long been the heart of the Democratic party but for decades that allegiance didn’t translate to their own political rise. Now, they are mobilized and demanding an overdue return on their investment ahead of November's election.http://apne.ws/40HpRD1
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The landscape has changed dramatically over recent cycles. Congress now has more Black women than ever: 22 congresswomen and one senator, Kamala Harris, who is just the second to serve in that chamber and a contender to be Joe Biden’s running mate. http://apne.ws/gYEAMNl pic.twitter.com/QJ5Zbqewkx
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Despite progress, the nation has yet to see its first Black woman governor. Black women make up about 7.5% of the electorate but they held less than 2% of statewide elected executive offices as of November. http://apne.ws/KWaPWC6
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Black women and their families are also still grappling with the longstanding effects of systemic racism, which has been thrust into the spotlight because of COVID-19's disparate impact on Black Americans and nationwide protests against police brutality. http://apne.ws/ksu3SdR pic.twitter.com/GPDdUqaLmE
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On average, Black women made 64 cents for every $1 a white man makes. “Black women have done everything that America told us was going to make us successful and we’re still at the bottom in terms of our return,” said LaTosha Brown of Black Voters Matter. http://apne.ws/MlXVPqa pic.twitter.com/sOQaRdjmOa
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@StaceyAbrams, whose run for Georgia governor helped inspire other women to seek office, said she believes Black women are going to be at the forefront of this election. “It has been a sea change in how vital our voices have been," Abrams told@AP. http://apne.ws/GyQMUR8Show this thread
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YES! More articles about race please. Love it. Let's keep race front and center so normal people don't just live their lives but forever walk around worried about racism. Good job!
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Awkward placement of 'AP' logo...
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It's not "she the people" it is We the People.
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