The Election That Exposed America—Again…

Kamala Harris’s presidential run was more than a campaign; it was a defining moment for this nation. For Black women, her candidacy symbolized decades of hard work, resilience, and the hope that the most loyal voting bloc in America would finally see themselves reflected at the highest level of leadership.  

But this week, America made its choice—and the message was clear. This country would rather elect a man convicted of 34 felonies, who promises destruction over progress, than a qualified Black woman. 

Let’s not sugarcoat it: This wasn’t about policy or the economy. It was about preserving power structures rooted in racism and sexism.  

Look at the data: Trump flipped Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania—states that were critical for Harris. In Michigan, Trump won by a slim margin of less than 1%, while in Wisconsin, he eked out a victory with just 49.7% of the vote. Even Pennsylvania, which Democrats fought hard to retain, shifted red. These are the same states that Black women worked tirelessly to turn blue in 2020, only to see their efforts met with renewed resistance in 2024.  

Harris didn’t lose because of strategy—she lost because America continues to see Black womanhood as a threat.  

For those asking, “What more could she have done?”—the answer is nothing. Black women have always done the work. We’ve organized, mobilized, and shown up, often with little acknowledgment or support. And still, this country asks us to carry the weight of democracy without offering us a seat at the table.  

But as Maya Wiley said, “It is not over, because we never go away.” We will keep fighting. We will keep showing up. And we will demand the recognition and justice that has been long overdue.  

To Black women: You are seen. You are valued. You are the backbone of this democracy. And we are not done yet.