A seismic eruption of Black women’s political power could soon make history on a national ticket as they demand a return on their investment and loyalty to the Democratic Party ahead of November's presidential election.http://apne.ws/rbXaHQj
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"We’ve been watching from the sidelines and allowing other people to take their turns, and take these positions of power,” said Charisse Davis, a Cobb County school board member. http://apne.ws/hSijK2g pic.twitter.com/xhFAlMkzjn
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The power of Black voters was demonstrated when they transformed Joe Biden's presidential bid after his commanding South Carolina primary win. Black women made up about 1/3 of Democratic voters there. About 2/3 voted for him, says an AP VoteCast survey. http://apne.ws/02E0QxV pic.twitter.com/BN5l1dPOCs
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Biden has pledged a woman will be his running mate. At least six contenders are Black — including California Rep. Karen Bass, who said Black women want "representation, acknowledgement, inclusion” in this pivotal moment. http://apne.ws/v51q9uw pic.twitter.com/lC7ksvICgl
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“You have taken our votes for granted for years. But guess what? It’s payback time: What are you going to do for us?” asked Bev Jackson, an organizer in a once-red Georgia county that’s quickly turning blue as it elects Black women. http://apne.ws/RgI3wEa pic.twitter.com/UQjr2Dyixk
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Meet Georgia resident Audrey McNeal, 18, who thinks she’ll be secretary of state one day. And then, maybe, president. “We’re capable of organizing, moving the conversation, even if we aren’t in these rooms. It’s about time we represent ourselves.” http://apne.ws/M3YpO6Q pic.twitter.com/SP9fWrFU3l
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@clairegalofaro &@kat__stafford on the Black women who are mobilized and demanding a return on their investment.http://apne.ws/NSWp7DnShow this thread
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Love it! Keep posting stats about race. We wouldn't want to just all be considered people.
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Being considered a people, requires you also considers others to be …people.
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