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The Black Women Behind The Biden-Harris Campaign

On why they’re all in for #BidenHarris and what keeps them joyful and strong.
The Black Women Behind The Biden-Harris Campaign
By Essence · Updated December 6, 2020

Make no mistake about it, Black women have been the engine, vehicle, and drivers of the 2020 election.

Not only is “justice on the ballot,” as Democratic vice-presidential candidate Kamala Harris has emphasized since she firmly stepped into the national spotlight, but democracy itself. With President Donald Trump ushering in an age of fascism—and COVID-19 and police brutality devastating communities across the nation—Black women have fought relentlessly to influence policy and political discourse. They’ve done this not only to hold the United States to its highest ideals, but to create concrete changes that will protect generations to come.

Black women lead because we know the stakes.

“There’s no question that we need immediate change and drastic change, and that’s so much of what the Biden-Harris platform and what the Biden-Harris administration will be about,” Harris told ESSENCE in the November/December 2020 issue. “It’s about saying, ‘We need to immediately address a number of issues that demand priority….’ And that relates to getting people back to work. It means investing in infrastructure and creating millions of new jobs. It means fighting for health care for all people.”

The Black Women Behind The Biden-Harris Campaign

In the photo gallery below, ESSENCE highlights 19 Black women who are fighting for the former California attorney general and Vice President Joe Biden every, single day because they are fighting for the soul of this country.

We asked these dynamic leaders what keeps them motivated, what brings them joy, and what keeps them grounded in the midst of what is, surely, one of the most critical election of our lifetimes.

01
Ashley Allison
National Coalitions Director

“Our country needs healing and transformative change.”

The Black Women Behind The Biden-Harris Campaign
02
Georgette Brammer
Southeast Regional Deputy Finance Director

“This is for Keino, my 6-year-old nephew, who brings me joy.”

The Black Women Behind The Biden-Harris Campaign
03
Dalmyra Caesar
Director, Human Resources

“Biden and Harris will build America back, better.”

The Black Women Behind The Biden-Harris Campaign
04
Ashley Etienne
Senior Advisor for Strategic Planning

“Like Jay-Z says: ‘I’m not looking at you dudes, I’m looking past you.’”

The Black Women Behind The Biden-Harris Campaign
05
Asjia Garner
Producer

“I’m #BidenHarris because representation matters.”

The Black Women Behind The Biden-Harris Campaign
06
Rosalyn Glenn
South Carolina State Director

“Maya Angelou said, ‘When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.’”

The Black Women Behind The Biden-Harris Campaign
07
Jamie Green
Coalitions Project Director

“The serenity prayer always keeps me grounded.”

The Black Women Behind The Biden-Harris Campaign
08
Paige Hill
Surrogates Communications Director

“I hope what brings us together is more prevalent than what sets us apart.”

The Black Women Behind The Biden-Harris Campaign
09
Amijah Townsend-Holmes
Communications Assistant

“Nothing feels better than all of my loved ones gathered together.”

The Black Women Behind The Biden-Harris Campaign
10
Clarke Humphrey
Deputy Digital Director

“I think Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have a plan for Black America.”

The Black Women Behind The Biden-Harris Campaign
11
Carahna Magwood
Deputy Design Director

“When I look at our country, we need healing, and we need leadership who will fight for us no matter what.”

The Black Women Behind The Biden-Harris Campaign
12
Esther Ongeri
Director of Special Projects

“As cliche as this sounds, my family brings me so much joy.”

The Black Women Behind The Biden-Harris Campaign
13
Karine Jean-Pierre
Chief of Staff to the Vice Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris

“I’m team #BidenHarris because I’m team democracy. I’m team decency. I’m team progress.”

The Black Women Behind The Biden-Harris Campaign
14
Sherice Perry
National Director for State Coalition Outreach

“Nelson Mandela said: ‘It always seems impossible until it’s done.’”

The Black Women Behind The Biden-Harris Campaign
15
Symone Sanders
Senior Advisor

“A key question in this election is: Are you safe in Donald Trump’s America? The answer is no.”

The Black Women Behind The Biden-Harris Campaign
16
Shadawn Reddick-Smith
Expansion Regional Communications Director

“I’ve worked in the House to impeach Trump, and now I’m working to remove him.”

The Black Women Behind The Biden-Harris Campaign
17
Carissa Smith
National Women’s Vote Director

“I would truly love to wake up and be proud of our country’s leadership again.”

The Black Women Behind The Biden-Harris Campaign
18
Phillana Williams
Consultant, Surrogate Strategy & Engagement

“The biggest change I would like to see is equity all the way around.”

The Black Women Behind The Biden-Harris Campaign
19
Erin Wilson
National Political Director

“I have no doubt that Joe Biden will be a leader to bring America together.”

The Black Women Behind The Biden-Harris Campaign
TOPICS:  Election 2020 Joe Biden kamala harris Kamala Harris 2020 Presidential election 2020
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