Remember, we're not much different from the U.S.Progressives see president-elect Joe Biden and vice-president-elect Kamala Harris as a win. And more importantly, that almost half of American voters still wanted him as their fearless leader. It's too early to know if Black Americans can hold their faith in this new administration, but Black voters single-handedly ensured a new president would be elected. Commitment to Black votersBiden declared this commitment to Black voters on the public stage, but I am wary of the coming months and year ahead to see if any change will be achieved. For more stories about the experiences of Black Canadians — from anti-Black racism to success stories within the Black community — check out Being Black in Canada, a CBC project Black Canadians can be proud of.

Source: CBC News November 15, 2020 12:00 UTC