Dozens of her campaign staff, surrogates and supporters spoke to The 19th about how Harris’s race and gender contributed to her early exit, offering their perspectives in more depth and detail than previously reported. “Can a black woman win? Not only did she have to convince people that as a woman she could win, but also as a black woman. For black women, like their very existence, there are many layers to a path for victory, Allen said. “When black women lead, they take care of everybody.

Source: Washington Post January 30, 2020 11:01 UTC