Trump rattled as Harris builds on Obama coalition: See Civil Rights Breakdown

Kamala Harris is the first Black woman to be a major presidential nominee — a rare breakthrough in a country that has never elected a Black woman governor and currently features no Black women in the Senate. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on the complex history and convenes an in-depth discussion with four trailblazers in the field: Maya Wiley, Lori Lightfoot, Donna Edwards and Dr. Edna Greene Medford. This video is the introduction to an extended discussion that is available on The Beat’s YouTube playlist. 



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[matthewshropshire]

I am not a resident of Texas but, Jasmine Crockett is one of the shinning stars of Congress.

[CBlargh]

I love Shirley Chisholm so much.
She gave zero Fs.
What a beautiful example of the human species to look up to.

[sharonporter]

Thank you Ari for speaking on this topic.

[LivingWithCognitiveDissonance]

This...
Is the conversation we all needed.

[ashbeck]

As a female and not a black person, it is more and more clear beginning with Rosa Parks that Americans have much to thank black women for as in bringing a change to make possible equality of opportunity for everyone. That is all that any American can ask for and by our founding ideals has a right to. Vote Blue!💙💙💙

[ivomusician]

It is about time for a woman!! Even better if she's black!!! Love and best wishes from Europe/Switzerland!! Vote blue, people!! 💙💙

[joerogain]

Remember more normal times when the most controversial thing Barrack Obama did was wear a tan suit?

[ckSport]

Curtis, 57, retired Navy, former Reagan Republican and NEVER TRUMPER! Voting HARRIS! For decency and democracy!

[jillionairess]

One candidate is honored to receive her party's nomination. The other candidate thinks he is entitled to his.

[kated]

My mother was the first woman in our family born with the right to vote. Not my grandmother or great grandmother, my mother.
Kamala's career is an accomplishment for ALL American women.
I completely understand the excitement of the black community. I know the Irish felt the same for JFK.
But Kamala is what my Irish mother hoped for her entire life. 💙

[jackiechristian-disy]

Maybe Civil Rights wouldnt have taken so long to be achieved if there had been more black women sitting on that panel. Most women run their families, and do it well, now It is time to show the world what a woman can do when she runs a powerful country.

[Lesterluwu]

I have gone from being "meh" about VP Harris to now being in awe of this woman who is a dynamo. She is showing her intelligence, her strength, her humor and her honor for self and country. I thank VP Harris for coming forward and I am supporting her with donations and my vote (Harris-Walz) and to see her become our next President of the United States.

[adriennecruz]

Imprison DonOLD and vote Ms. Harris into her 💯% Black Job: Madam President💙💙💙!

[FreeAmericanCatzzz]

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The troll plantation is in overdrive 😂

[tomas]

So much time devoted to how difficult Kamala faces in her journey to the White Housewhile normalizing the bizarre behavior of Don Old Trump.

[inezjackson]

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[jabahboyyy]

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[lcmm]

Harris is such a much needed breath of fresh air, after nearly 10 years of trump's toxicity, Americans are just ready for a strong, fair leader regardless of race or gender.

[cornelisdebilde]

Biden is a brilliant individual who has skillfully maneuvered through the election process, showing that wisdom often accompanies experience. He deserves complete acknowledgment for his meticulous planning and awareness of Kamala's strengths and energy, which are enhancing his own. Biden will likely be remembered as one of the most remarkable presidents in American history.