On Sunday, July 28, 2024, a group of prominent Black women leaders in Harlem will gather at the Harriet Tubman Memorial statue to launch “Harlem Black Women For Kamala Harris.”
A grassroots initiative to support Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the U.S. presidency.
The event, scheduled for 1 PM EST, will take place at the intersection of West 122nd Street, St. Nicholas Avenue, and Frederick Douglass Boulevard in Harlem. It follows a massive nationwide Zoom call that saw 44,000 Black women pledging their support for Harris’s campaign.
New York State Senator Cordell Cleare, inspired by the enthusiasm from the Zoom call, has spearheaded this local effort. She has brought together a coalition of influential Black women leaders, including:
- New York State Assemblywoman Inez Dickens
- Democratic District Leaders Wilma Brown and Earnestine Bell-Temple
- Alyha Horsford-Sidberry, Democratic State Committee Woman
- Valerie Jo Bradley, co-founder of Save Harlem Now
- Peggy Shepard, co-founder of WEACT For Environmental Justice
The group aims to mobilize support for Vice President Harris in Harlem through various activities such as fundraising, phone banking, voter registration, and get-out-the-vote efforts.
This initiative holds special significance for Black women, who have historically been underrepresented in politics and leadership roles. The choice of the Harriet Tubman statue as the gathering place is symbolic, honoring the legacy of a woman who fought tirelessly for freedom and civil rights.
Senator Cordell Cleare, known for her activism and leadership in the community, has been a strong advocate for issues affecting her constituents in District 30. Her involvement in this campaign aligns with her commitment to representing and empowering her community.
The event is expected to draw hundreds of Black women from all walks of life, united in their goal to elect the first female Black and South Asian President of the United States. This grassroots movement in Harlem reflects a broader trend of increasing political engagement among Black voters and women in particular.
As the 2024 presidential race heats up, initiatives like “Harlem Black Women For Kamala Harris” demonstrate the power of community organizing and the significant role that Black women continue to play in shaping American politics.
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