Thread by @karlajstrand

Question posed about @KamalaHarris and the significance of her candidacy. Sewell: This moment culminates in having a timely selection of a Black woman "who is beyond ready to take over the presidency." Calls Harris "brilliant." #asalh2020

.@RepTerriSewell on @KamalaHarris: "This wasn't given to Black women. We earned this."

Sewell had read about Shirley Chisholm as a kid but "...ain't nothing like being able to touch it, feel it, see it, to know you can achieve it."

Sewell: We must get @KamalaHarris elected and then see what she can bring to the table in terms of policymaking that will effect Black communities. #asalh2020

Anderson: Harris was fierce with her questioning of Barr and Kavanaugh. She was and is always prepared. We need this in a new America. Someone prepared and ready to work hard. Her nomination is beyond symbolic; it is hard-earned. #asalh2020

Albright: It was hard earned by Harris but also by Black people as a whole, men and women, encouraging Biden camp to "force him into glory", to take a Black woman as VP. It should've been a no-brainer. #asalh2020

Albright: Black people pushed Biden camp to do the right thing. Black people are constantly having to push people to do the right thing, in voting, politics, etc. throughout history. Black people persist and everyone benefits because of it. #asalh2020

Dr. JZ: Speaks on separation between symbolism of this election and substance of this election. So how does this translate for Black women and their lived realities. How does it translate into policy? #asalh2020

Discussion of Harris being a bit more moderate and what that may do for Black women (or not).
Sewell: We all have lived experiences and politics is about alliance building.
Dr. JZ: Is concerned about Black women's invisibility in public policy . #asalh2020

Dr. JZ: How will Harris's moderation affect Black women's experiences?
Albright: This is the debate happening across the country right now. Some are concerned about Harris' past policy decisions/actions. Very real concern. #asalh2020

Albright: At the end of the day, we must recognize what works well to get people out to the primary won't be enough in November. We need the people protesting to get to the polls, young people, older people, etc. must vote. #asalh2020