THREAD: @JoeBiden made history Tuesday by choosing @KamalaHarris as his running mate, making her the first Black woman on a major party’s presidential ticket.
Go inside Biden’s decision and read more from the @AP_Politics team.
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“It tells Black girls that they can be president."
For many Black women, @KamalaHarris' selection as @JoeBiden's running mate represents a full-circle moment after fighting for generations to have their voices heard and political aspirations recognized.
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The pick has also stirred up misinformation. From @APFactCheck:
NO, Harris did not threaten Trump fans with ‘vengeance of a nation’ apne.ws/zfgG1aD
NO, Harris did not call Biden a racist
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YES, Harris is eligible to serve
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Women’s groups were readying a campaign to shut down sexist coverage and disinformation about a vice presidential nominee they say is headed for months of false smears and “brutal” attacks from internet haters.
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.@KamalaHarris attended services at both a Black Baptist church and a Hindu temple growing up – an interfaith background that reflects her historic status as the first Black woman and woman of South Asian descent on a major-party presidential ticket. apne.ws/HU8hPc0
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