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Why The Exit of Kamala Harris Really Matters
When the anticipated announcement confirming the exit of presidential candidate for 2020, Kamala Harris began circulating through our timelines, there was a wave of disbelief and sadness that gripped those of us who have everything to lose, and not much to gain from this furious race to the White House.
In her compelling Medium post, the California Senator laid out the main reasons why there was no choice but to suspend her embattled campaign.
It wasn’t surprising to notice the outlined financial difficulties, and the notable challenges that traditionally plague highly-accomplished women of color in America, who have the extra baggage as the offspring of immigrants.
Here are some excerpts:
I’m not a billionaire. I can’t fund my own campaign. And as the campaign has gone on, it’s become harder and harder to raise the money we need to compete.
And our campaign uniquely spoke to the experiences of Black women and people of color — and their importance to the success and future of this party. Our campaign demanded no one should be taken for granted by any political party.
Naturally the loss of a strong contender for the highest office in the land, who possessed the shiny attributes and excellent credentials, that should’ve paved the way for the…
