Harris's Historic Bid: A Vision of Inclusion and Progress for America
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harris's Historic Bid: A Vision of Inclusion and Progress for America

Hindustan Times  

The Democratic Party has decided to stake its future on the ideals and aspirations of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. In electing the first Black president, nominating the first woman candidate from a major party, and now the first Black woman, the Democratic Party is forcing the country to make good on its bedrock principles of equality and progress.

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Column: For many Black women, Kamala Harris’ defeat felt like a betrayal. Now what?
5 days, 23 hours ago

Column: For many Black women, Kamala Harris’ defeat felt like a betrayal. Now what?

LA Times  

Teja Smith worked for years to ensure Donald Trump never returned to the White House. “Get ready,” Smith posted on Instagram, “because we’re about to see how much America hates Black women.” The election result on Nov. 5 — just about 100 days after Harris’ overnight transformation — left Smith feeling sadly, grimly vindicated. “It’s draining,” Smith said of seeing …

Kamala Harris' legacy : Consider This from NPR : NPR
1 month, 1 week ago

Kamala Harris' legacy : Consider This from NPR : NPR

NPR  

Kamala Harris ran a historic campaign. Enlarge this image toggle caption Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Vice President Kamala Harris made history as the first woman of color to lead the ticket of a major party. She argues that Barack Obama's political success is proof voters could "feel good about doing the right thing, about voting for a Black …

Can Kamala Harris still become US President? Know what Democrats are demanding
1 month, 1 week ago

Can Kamala Harris still become US President? Know what Democrats are demanding

India TV News  

In the United States, the buzz is around making Kamala Harris the next President of the country. Simmons and a section of the Democrat Party is demanding Joe Biden to step down and make way for Kamala Harris President, making her the first woman in office. The demand comes amid a section of Harris supporter blaming President Biden for the …

US Election: Kamala Harris Concedes To Trump But Vows 'Fight' As Republicans Regain Senate Control
1 month, 2 weeks ago

US Election: Kamala Harris Concedes To Trump But Vows 'Fight' As Republicans Regain Senate Control

ABP News  

US Election Results 2024: Former US President Donald Trump cemented his return to the White House with a sweeping victory on Wednesday, as most Americans looked past his criminal charges and divisive rhetoric to embrace his poll promises on issues including immigration, the economy and the war in Ukraine. Kamala Harris Concedes Defeat Trump's Democrat rival and Vice President Kamala …

Kamala Harris did not win the race to White House. But she has many other firsts under her belt
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris did not win the race to White House. But she has many other firsts under her belt

Firstpost  

Kamala Harris failed to defeat Donald Trump in the White House bid. Kamala Harris’ many firsts Harris is the first woman Vice President of the US, along with being the first black woman and South Asian American to occupy the post. Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala speaks as she and US President Joe Biden deliver remarks on gun violence …

Kamala Harris concedes US election to Trump but vows to fight on
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris concedes US election to Trump but vows to fight on

Al Jazeera  

US Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a televised concession speech to the nation after a whirlwind campaign that failed to stop Republican Donald Trump’s return to the White House. “While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fuelled this campaign,” she told supporters on Wednesday at her alma mater, Howard University, a historically Black college. Harris …

Harris targets voters in last ditch election efforts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harris targets voters in last ditch election efforts

ABC  

Sabra Lane: Our North America correspondent Barbara Miller is following the Harris campaign. Barbara Miller: Well, it looks like a relatively quiet day after a pretty hectic final day of campaigning culminating in that election eve rally in Philadelphia. For example, she's done one with a radio show in Atlanta, and she was clearly targeting black men there, speaking to …

Harris or Trump for President? Whoever wins the race to White House – the US voters will make history. Here is how
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harris or Trump for President? Whoever wins the race to White House – the US voters will make history. Here is how

Live Mint  

After the high-octane campaigning until Monday, the polling opened in United States on Tuesday with Vice President Kamala Harris pitted against former President Donald Trump for the coveted Presidential post Polls opened across many states, including Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, New Hampshire and Virginia on Tuesday evening, IST. The race to the White House is predicted to be a …

Kamala Harris stands for a diverse, free, inclusive and equal America
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris stands for a diverse, free, inclusive and equal America

Live Mint  

In the days after it became clear that US Vice- President Kamala Harris would be the Democratic nominee for president, an image of Inauguration Day began to circulate on social media: If elected, Harris would be sworn in as the nation’s first ‘Black woman president’ on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with the oath administered by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, …

At Harris’ election night party at Howard University, hope to witness ‘history’ turns to despair
1 month, 2 weeks ago

At Harris’ election night party at Howard University, hope to witness ‘history’ turns to despair

LA Times  

Supporters react to election results during an election night event for Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris at Howard University. Hours earlier, the possibility that Harris might become the first president to graduate from a historically Black college or university had animated much of the action on the Yard, where students and alumni were dancing even before Howard’s gospel …

Opinion: Imagine What 1 Year Of A Kamala Harris Presidency Could Be
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: Imagine What 1 Year Of A Kamala Harris Presidency Could Be

Huff Post  

This column is part of a HuffPost series of Black women writers exploring Kamala Harris’ historic candidacy. Imagine with me: It’s January 2026, one year since we inaugurated Kamala Harris as president. Nearly a decade ago, I dared the country to turn to women of color and recognize our courageous vision and skilled leadership during Trump’s dangerous and chaotic first …

Howard, the 'Black Harvard' where Harris will spend election night
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Howard, the 'Black Harvard' where Harris will spend election night

Raw Story  

Kamala Harris will watch Tuesday's election night from the campus of Howard University -- her alma mater -- a fitting place for possibly the most significant night of her life. Her presence there Tuesday night -- when Harris could become the first Black woman to be elected U.S. president -- is thus deeply symbolic. The campus of Howard, which has …

Women are voting early. Will they deliver the election for Kamala Harris?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Women are voting early. Will they deliver the election for Kamala Harris?

LA Times  

People stand in line during the last day of early voting, Nov. 2, 2024, in Charlotte, N.C. “I think women will decide this election,” said Katherine Tate, a professor of political science at Brown University, arguing that women have long voted in greater numbers than men and were strongly against Trump. “I’m really very wary of reading too much into …

The Most Gendered Election in History: Why Women Will Decide the 2024 Presidential Race
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Most Gendered Election in History: Why Women Will Decide the 2024 Presidential Race

Hindustan Times  

The article discusses the upcoming US presidential election and the significant role of women in the race. It highlights the contrasting pitches made by Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, with Trump focusing on protecting women's rights and autonomy, while Harris emphasizes the importance of women's political leadership and breaking down gender barriers.

What Black Male Celebrities Are Saying About Kamala Harris That She Isn’t Saying Herself
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What Black Male Celebrities Are Saying About Kamala Harris That She Isn’t Saying Herself

Politico  

Sitting on the impromptu stage in the back of the club are an array of VIPs, many of whom are beloved in the Black community: actor Michael Ealy ; record industry veteran Kevin Liles, the man behind Megan Thee Stallion’s success; retired NFL quarterback Rodney Peete; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Thomas Booker; former BET personality/journalist Jeff Johnson. “We’re less than …

Kamala Harris's Historic Visit to Philadelphia: A Journey Through Faith, Politics, and Empowerment
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kamala Harris's Historic Visit to Philadelphia: A Journey Through Faith, Politics, and Empowerment

India Today  

Kamala Harris visited various locations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Sunday to rally voters ahead of the upcoming presidential election. She spoke at a church, a barbershop, and a bookstore, emphasizing the importance of the future and the needs of the American people. Harris also met with youth basketball players and volunteers, encouraging them to get out and vote and support …

Harris Focuses on Philly Voters of Color in Final Campaign Push
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harris Focuses on Philly Voters of Color in Final Campaign Push

Firstpost  

Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris addressed a Philadelphia church congregation, emphasizing the United States' commitment to 'turn the page on hatred and division'. She focused on energizing supporters in Philadelphia, especially targeting voters of color, and spoke about the importance of compassion and unity.

Michelle Obama Warns of Endangerment to Women's Healthcare in Michigan Rally
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Michelle Obama Warns of Endangerment to Women's Healthcare in Michigan Rally

Live Mint  

US President Michelle Obama addressed a crowd in Michigan and called on men to support Kamala Harris in her campaign to become the first female president. She warned that while some men might consider voting for Trump out of frustration with slow progress, 'your rage does not exist in a vacuum'. She emphasized the importance of taking women's healthcare seriously …

Harris: America Ready for a Woman of Colour in the White House
2 months ago

Harris: America Ready for a Woman of Colour in the White House

Firstpost  

Vice President Kamala Harris expresses confidence in her ability to become the first female president in US history and only the second nonwhite president after Barack Obama. She also addresses the issue of sexism and its potential impact on the upcoming election, stating that she will not be deterred by it.

Kamala Harris's Indian Roots Could Shape US-India Relations
2 months ago

Kamala Harris's Indian Roots Could Shape US-India Relations

Live Mint  

The potential Kamala Harris presidency could have significant implications for India. As the first woman president, she could carry forward the Biden administration's firm stance against Russian war in Ukraine and efforts to curb Chinese influence in Asia. This could lead to a closer relationship between the two nations, with a focus on areas like AI, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. …

Indian Roots Could Be Advantage for Kamala Harris in US Presidential Polls
2 months, 1 week ago

Indian Roots Could Be Advantage for Kamala Harris in US Presidential Polls

Hindustan Times  

The 2024 US Presidential elections are tight, with both candidates pulling close in the polls. In Pennsylvania, Trump addressed two rallies earlier this week, while Harris had former President Barack Obama try to close out the state for the Democrats. The race is also influenced by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and Ukraine, which are major concerns for …

Is Kamala Harris failing to mobilise Black voters? Barack Obama admonishes ‘brothers’ for not…
2 months, 1 week ago

Is Kamala Harris failing to mobilise Black voters? Barack Obama admonishes ‘brothers’ for not…

Live Mint  

Kamala Harris, as the first woman of Black and South Asian descent in the vice presidency, encounters hurdles in appealing to Black voters. Former US President Barack Obama urged Black voters to look past "the idea of having a woman as president" amid concerns that Kamala Harris is failing to mobilise the community. The first Black US President said the …

As a Black woman, here’s why I don’t want to Kamala to make her candidacy about race
3 months, 1 week ago

As a Black woman, here’s why I don’t want to Kamala to make her candidacy about race

The Independent  

There was a heart-stopping moment in Tuesday’s US presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, when I needed to take a deep breath and thought to myself: “Here we go…” It came 80 minutes in, when Donald Trump returned to one of his favourite topics, Kamala Harris’s racial heritage – and how, in his words, she had “turned Black”, …

Harris addresses Trump’s false claims about her race and his history of racial division
3 months, 1 week ago

Harris addresses Trump’s false claims about her race and his history of racial division

Associated Press  

For the first time since she became the Democratic nominee for president, Kamala Harris addressed head-on the false claims made by Donald Trump about her racial identity, as well as the former president’s history of racial division throughout his public life. “Honestly, I think it’s a tragedy that we have someone who wants to be president, who has consistently, over …

Kamala Harris’ strategy on identity politics is finally working.
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris’ strategy on identity politics is finally working.

Slate  

If Kamala Harris wins the 2024 election, she will be the first female president ever, and the first Black and Indian female president too. Harris’ answer: “I am running because I believe that I am the best person to do this job at this moment for all Americans, regardless of race and gender.” But, she added, she did see the …

CAROLINE GRAHAM: My chat with a black woman Uber driver that revealed why Kamala's path to the White House won't be nearly as smooth as America's liberal elite believe
3 months, 4 weeks ago

CAROLINE GRAHAM: My chat with a black woman Uber driver that revealed why Kamala's path to the White House won't be nearly as smooth as America's liberal elite believe

Daily Mail  

Thousands of wildly enthusiastic Democrats cheered their political idols Barack and Michelle Obama and Bill and Hillary Clinton in what one teary-eyed delegate called 'the ultimate political love-fest'. This pre-election orgy – otherwise known as the Democratic National Convention – culminated with the official crowning of Kamala Harris as candidate to take on Donald Trump in November's US presidential election. …

Black Female Leaders Respond To Kamala Harris' Rise With Optimism: 'This Is Our Moment'
4 months ago

Black Female Leaders Respond To Kamala Harris' Rise With Optimism: 'This Is Our Moment'

Huff Post  

This column is part of a HuffPost series of Black women writers exploring Kamala Harris’ historic candidacy. Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign, emphasized, “As the first Black woman and first South Asian American poised to become president, VP Harris not only brings the experience needed to meet this moment but also breaks barriers, inspiring generations to come …

Kamala Harris’ racial and cultural firsts were onstage throughout the Democratic convention
4 months ago

Kamala Harris’ racial and cultural firsts were onstage throughout the Democratic convention

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Vice President Kamala Harris, on the night she became the first woman of Black and South Asian heritage to be a major party’s presidential nominee, didn’t explicitly mention the racial and gender firsts she would set if elected to the White House. “I know she’s watching us tonight, as a Black woman stands up to accept the nomination …

Column: Kamala Harris doesn’t need to say her presidency would be historic. She shows it
4 months ago

Column: Kamala Harris doesn’t need to say her presidency would be historic. She shows it

LA Times  

Three words that every journalist hears, with infuriating regularity, from professors, editors and readers. This week, Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, vice presidential nominee Tim Walz and many other luminaries at the Democratic National Convention proved just how important, and effective, that simple rule can be. Doug Emhoff spoke of Harris’ role as “Momala” in their blended family; his ex-wife …

Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination with vow to unite America
4 months ago

Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination with vow to unite America

New Indian Express  

CHICAGO: Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic presidential nomination in Chicago on Thursday in front of a rapturous crowd, pledging a "new way forward" if she beats Republican Donald Trump in November's blockbuster election. "On behalf of everyone whose story could only be written in the greatest nation on earth, I accept your nomination to be president of the United States …

For all her star power, Kamala Harris is still ‘a blank slate’ to many voters
4 months ago

For all her star power, Kamala Harris is still ‘a blank slate’ to many voters

LA Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris will make history Thursday night as the first woman of color to accept a major party presidential nomination. It’s the story of the vast majority of Americans trying to build a better life.” Polling and focus groups suggest many Americans know who Harris is but not much about her. She is in a race to define …

'Trump will never understand': Hillary Clinton takes dig at foe as she cheers on Harris
4 months ago

'Trump will never understand': Hillary Clinton takes dig at foe as she cheers on Harris

Raw Story  

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivered an address on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, giving a full-throated endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. Clinton, who was the first woman to be nominated by the Democratic Party for president, ran a bruising campaign in 2016 that ended with a narrow Electoral College loss to former …

Editorial: Harris’ nomination marks an extraordinary moment in American history
4 months ago

Editorial: Harris’ nomination marks an extraordinary moment in American history

LA Times  

Barely a month ago, it was hard to imagine anything but a fraught and woebegone Democratic National Convention presided over by a post-debate President Biden sinking in the polls to Donald Trump. Instead, Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Chicago this week on an astonishing and unexpected groundswell of support and enthusiasm as the presidential candidate who wasn’t supposed to …

Alsobrooks addresses Democrats in Chicago as she seeks to become Maryland’s first Black senator
4 months ago

Alsobrooks addresses Democrats in Chicago as she seeks to become Maryland’s first Black senator

CNN  

Chicago CNN — Kamala Harris isn’t the only Black woman trying to make history this year. “And now it’s time for us to elect them.” Alsobrooks, the Prince George’s County executive, is vying to become only the third Black woman elected to the Senate, along with Delaware’s Lisa Blunt Rochester. “It’s not lost on Marylanders that we have a moment, …

Hillary Clinton casts Harris in the lineage of female political firsts
4 months ago

Hillary Clinton casts Harris in the lineage of female political firsts

CNN  

CNN — Hillary Clinton highlighted Monday the history that Kamala Harris could make if she becomes the first woman elected president, referencing the proverbial glass ceiling the former secretary of state tried to but failed to break during her 2016 campaign for the White House. “On the other side of that glass ceiling is Kamala Harris, raising her hand, and …

Black women quickly mobilize to boost Kamala Harris presidential bid
4 months ago

Black women quickly mobilize to boost Kamala Harris presidential bid

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — As Vice President Kamala Harris prepares to give the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention Thursday, making her the first Black and South Asian woman to lead a major party ticket, her nomination has energized a strong and loyal voting bloc in the Democratic Party — Black women. “What we’ve seen happen in the last couple of …

Kamala Harris shares story behind childhood pic, says, 'when I am elected President...'
4 months ago

Kamala Harris shares story behind childhood pic, says, 'when I am elected President...'

Live Mint  

With just a week left for becoming the Democratic US presidential nominee in Chicago officially, Vice President Kamala Harris on 18 August promised to bring down costs and increase economic security for all Americans when she gets elected as President. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} "When I am elected President, I will make it a top priority to bring down costs and increase …

Can Kamala Harris help Democrats regain lost Black votes?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Can Kamala Harris help Democrats regain lost Black votes?

Al Jazeera  

Some Black voters have gravitated away from the Democrats in recent years, but will Kamala Harris be able to pull them back? But in May, a Pew Research poll of Black voters found that only 77 percent indicated that they would choose Biden over Republican nominee Donald Trump for president in this year’s elections. From the mid-20th century onwards, support …

US Elections 2024: Kamala Harris becomes Democratic presidential nominee, to face Trump in November
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US Elections 2024: Kamala Harris becomes Democratic presidential nominee, to face Trump in November

India TV News  

US Elections 2024: US Vice President Kamala Harris officially secured the Democratic presidential nomination on Monday, becoming the first woman of Black and Indian heritage to contest the position on a major party ticket. Harris will now officially face former US President and Republican rival Donald Trump in November, as several polls show a neck-to-neck contest between the two leaders. …

It’s official: Harris is the Democratic presidential nominee, will face off against Trump
4 months, 2 weeks ago

It’s official: Harris is the Democratic presidential nominee, will face off against Trump

LA Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants who rose through the California political and law enforcement ranks to become the first female vice president in U.S. history, formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination Monday — becoming the first woman of color to lead a major party ticket. More than four years after her first attempt at the presidency collapsed, …

Kamala Harris is poised to become the Democratic presidential nominee
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris is poised to become the Democratic presidential nominee

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Vice President Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants who rose through the California political and law enforcement ranks to become the first female vice president in U.S. history, is poised to secure the Democratic presidential nomination on Monday. More than four years after her first attempt at the presidency collapsed, Harris’ coronation as her party’s standard-bearer will cap a …

Kamala Harris OFFICIALLY secures Democratic nomination for US President: ‘People coming together to…’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris OFFICIALLY secures Democratic nomination for US President: ‘People coming together to…’

Live Mint  

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday won the 2024 Democratic National Convention, securing a majority of the delegates' votes, The Washington Post reported. Democratic Party officials officially announced her as the party's presidential nominee, concluding an extraordinary process that followed the former Democratic candidate's withdrawal less than two weeks ago. After the announcement, US President Joe Biden said he …

Kamala Harris makes history as she’s ‘honored’ to clinch Democratic presidential nomination
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kamala Harris makes history as she’s ‘honored’ to clinch Democratic presidential nomination

The Independent  

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Kamala Harris secures enough delegate votes for 2024 nomination, Democratic committee chair says
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kamala Harris secures enough delegate votes for 2024 nomination, Democratic committee chair says

LA Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough votes from Democratic delegates to become the party’s nominee for president, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison said Friday. “As your future president, I know we are up to this fight.” Democrats “will rally around Vice President Kamala Harris and demonstrate the strength of our party” at its convention in Chicago later this …

It's official: Kamala Harris becomes Democrats' 2024 presidential nominee
4 months, 3 weeks ago

It's official: Kamala Harris becomes Democrats' 2024 presidential nominee

NPR  

It's official: Kamala Harris becomes Democrats' 2024 presidential nominee toggle caption Julia Beverly/Getty Images For more on the 2024 election, head to the NPR Network's live updates page. Vice President Harris is now the Democratic presidential nominee for 2024, making her the first woman of color in U.S. history to become a major-party presidential nominee. The historic vote marked the …

Donald Trump suggests Kamala Harris suddenly 'became a Black person'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump suggests Kamala Harris suddenly 'became a Black person'

ABC  

Donald Trump has used an appearance at a gathering of Black journalists to suggest his election opponent, Kamala Harris, has switched racial identities from Indian to Black. I don't know exactly why you would do something like that," he said, and later added: "I have been the best president for the Black population since Abraham Lincoln — that is my …

Donald Trump to attend Black journalists’ convention in Chicago
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump to attend Black journalists’ convention in Chicago

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump is planning to attend the National Association of Black Journalists’ annual convention in Chicago on Wednesday. In a statement released Monday night, the Trump campaign said the Republican presidential nominee would participate in a question and answer session “that will concentrate on the most pressing issues facing the Black community.” Trump’s campaign has spent …

Kamala Harris has energized Democratic voters. But can she expand the map?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kamala Harris has energized Democratic voters. But can she expand the map?

CNN  

CNN — During the first whirlwind week of her second presidential campaign, Kamala Harris locked up the support of the Democratic Party, recruited thousands of volunteers and hauled in $200 million in donations. But, with Harris now the party’s presumptive nominee, keeping Sun Belt states like Georgia – as well as Arizona, Nevada and North Carolina – competitive could give …

Opinion: Obama was an avatar of hope. Harris has to be an avatar of give-’em-hell
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Opinion: Obama was an avatar of hope. Harris has to be an avatar of give-’em-hell

LA Times  

Objectively, it is an amazing progression in a short window of time. In other words, Harris’ color is not nearly as important as her ability to do that job, not just to take President Biden’s place on the ticket but to take Democrats across the finish line. Trump has made fighting central to his campaign, especially after the assassination attempt, …

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