'We also know that two things are certain about Black women: We work hard and we fight harder.' by Mone_Holder:
As a Black woman living in Florida, I’ve seen with my own eyes and felt with my own skin the Confederate, racist, and patriarchal mentality that is still very much alive in our country. As a mother, I live with the constant fear of my children growing up in a world that could and would kill them while walking home—for no reason other than the color of their skin. My religion teaches me to have faith, but we know that faith without work is folly.
Historically, Black women have borne the brunt of the injustices stemming from social and economic structures, but nevertheless we relentlessly persevere. That is why, as a community leader, I get up each and every day and put my faith in the Black women who can—and will—change the world. Now, it’s time for our national leaders to do so as well. It’s time for our leaders to put their faith in the Black women who will continue to pave the righteous path of progress. It’s time for Joe Biden to choose a Black woman as his vice president.
Since the turn of the century, Florida has been the state to watch when it comes to presidential elections. In 2000, all eyes were on the Sunshine State as it was subjected to an extensive vote recount as well as a divisive Supreme Court case,which ultimately put George W. Bush in the Oval Office. President Barack Obama is the only Democrat to have won the state’s electoral votes since Bill Clinton’s 1996 reelection. In 2016, President Trump managed to squeeze by with a victory.
Despite the tight wins and slim losses, Black women consistently show up and turn out on election day, ranking among one of the
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Why Is the Left Angry at Republicans Working to Elect Joe Biden?Conservatives are furious at the anti-Trump right. But why are some progressives so furious? jonathanchait writes
Weiterlesen »
Here are 5 proposals to lower child care costs under a Joe Biden planThe $775 billion package of proposals is the third plank of his Build Back Better plan aimed at creating millions of jobs and shoring up an economy badly battered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Weiterlesen »
Joe Biden proposes $775 billion to expand, improve care for children, the elderly and disabledJoe Biden&39;s proposal to expand and improve caregiving for children, the elderly and people with disabilities is part of a broader economic plan.
Weiterlesen »
Joe Biden calls Trump the country's 'first' racist presidentJoe Biden has said during a virtual town hall that President Trump was the country's “first” racist president.
Weiterlesen »
Joe Biden proposes $775 billion to expand, improve care for children, the elderly and disabledJoe Biden’s goal as the presumptive Democratic nominee to challenge President Donald Trump is twofold: to take better care of caregivers, which in turn would free other members of families to enter or return to the workforce.
Weiterlesen »
Donald Trump is even losing to Joe Biden on his pet issue'Trump is a deeply flawed messenger in the eyes of many voters on mental fitness for the job. Every time he attacks Biden on the issue, it reminds people of the doubts they have about him in that area,' writes CillizzaCNN | Analysis
Weiterlesen »