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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Gloria Oladipo

‘This is not time for retreat or apathy’: Black women dissect Harris loss

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Supporters listen as Kamala Harris concedes the election during a speech at Howard University on 6 November 2024 in Washington DC. Photograph: Brandon Bell/Getty Images

Misogynoir, the intersection of racism and sexism, was the main reason behind Kamala Harris’s loss in the 2024 general election, a panel of Black female experts argued, noting how post-election coverage has failed to contend with how white supremacy undergirded the election results.

In a conversation titled “Views from the 92%: Black Women Reflect on 2024 Election and Road Ahead”, several academics dissected how and why the vice-president lost, particularly given Trump’s problematic history.

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