The Colored Girls said because they understood the rules, “no one” was going around Vice President Harris, “Period.”
“The Colored Girls” understand how to move the chess pieces in politics. Thanks to the contributions of a group of iconic Black women political strategists, Vice President Kamala Harris was able to attain the Democratic presidential nomination.
For decades, the women have worked together to help shape American politics, and according to Democratic strategist Donna Brazile, “anyone inside the Democratic Party…who decided to put their hat in the ring had to have dinner with the Colored Girls.” The women previously spoke with President Biden about their thoughts on Vice President Harris, what she represents, and the value she brings to the ticket. Brazile shared that all dinners with “The Colored Girls” are off the record, and the women still maintain lasting friendships with several individuals who sought out the presidential seat.
The women also recognized other Black women trailblazers who paved the way, like Coretta Scott King, Hazel Dukes, Cicely Tyson, and Maya Angelou. Daughtry mentioned service as a key factor for The Colored Girls. “We were there to serve, and we still are,” she said.
According to their published book “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics,” the women have worked on presidential campaigns for Jackson, Walter Mondale, Michael Dukakis, Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Barack Obama, and Hillary Clinton. Read more about the women’s journeys and their contributions to politics.
Source: Black Enterprise
