In a society rife with misinformation about affirmative action, lingering systemic racism and the dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, Vice President Kamala Harris has risen through the ranks of American politics and is now the likely Democratic nominee for president.

Her remarkable achievements stand as a powerful testament to resilience, shattering stereotypes and forging a path for all American women of color to follow.

This election season is unlike any other I've witnessed as a millennial Black woman. There is a notable increase in Black women unapologetically taking up spaces where we belong. We are unshrinking ourselves, having the hard conversations and taking a public stance with our beliefs. And we won't back down.

On Sunday, more than 44,000 Black people, most of them women, joined a Zoom call organized by Win With Black Women in support of Harris’ presidential run. More than $1.5 million was raised in just three hours during the call.

This has been a historic week in politics.........

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