Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as his running mate in historic first for a woman of colorJoe Biden picks Kamala Harris as his running mate in historic first for a woman of colorJoe Biden has named California senator Kamala Harris as his vice-presidential running mate, a historic choice he believes will bolster his chances of beating Donald Trump in an election year shaped by the global coronavirus pandemic and a national reckoning on race. Harris is among the most prominent Black women in American politics, with appeal across the party’s ideological spectrum. “By choosing Senator Kamala Harris as America’s next vice president, he’s underscored his own judgment and character. For many Democratic women, the backlash was further evidence of the importance of selecting a candidate who demonstrated the vital role of Black women within the party. “Today is a spark of hope and a watershed moment for Black women and women of color,” said Aimee Allison, Founder of She the People, an organization dedicated to mobilizing women of color.

Source: The Guardian August 11, 2020 20:22 UTC