“I think we’re feeling seen for the first time,” he added. On Tuesday, upon being named Biden’s vice-presidential pick, Harris became the first Black woman on a major party’s presidential ticket. She also became the first Indian American, South Asian and Asian American person to be chosen — historic firsts in their own right that many Asian Americans celebrated. And some noted that the Indian American population of the United States swelled after the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, which was led by Black people in America. Some political scientists also said Harris’ elevation to the presidential ticket could help broaden Biden’s appeal to a wider swath of the electorate and boost voter turnout.

Source: bd News24 August 13, 2020 11:26 UTC