Kamala Harris’s Ascent Doesn’t Mean Progress for Black Women
As a Black woman, I take immense pride in Vice President Kamala Harris’s victory. I beamed as she took her oath of office in a stunning purple dress and coat—a symbol of unity and possible tribute to Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman to run for president. I felt like I was watching the best of what this nation has to offer. But I am also reticent. Being a Black woman means experiencing perpetual whiplash: overwhelming highs and devastating lows before you can even get your bearings. Right now, Black...