Black women are considering boycotting Biden due to concerns
Campaign officials get ‘earful’ from core constituency, urged to offer XXXL clothing sizes to ‘appeal to a diverse range of supporters’
What happened: Joe Biden’s reelection campaign recently held a series of meetings with influential Black women from around the country. During these meetings, the core Democratic constituency expressed their concerns and threatened to withhold their support for Biden unless significant changes were made.
What they said: According to Jasmine Wright of NOTUS, “Black women who put [Biden] over the top in 2020 won’t turn out for him in 2024” unless immediate steps are taken to engage disillusioned Black women.
- Members of the pivotal coalition demanded the hiring of more senior-level Black women in Biden’s team.
- They also called for a more diverse array of campaign surrogates with lived experience.
- Rev. Krista Alston, who co-organized a virtual meeting with Biden campaign staff, emphasized the importance of representation on a national level.
- The group suggested that the Biden campaign should enhance its merchandise offerings and provide clothing sizes larger than XXL to appeal to a diverse range of supporters.
Why it matters: Biden’s approval rating among black voters has dropped nearly 20 points since the start of 2023, according to an NBC News poll published in late November.
Notably, the NOTUS report did not mention any desire among black female leaders for Biden to step down and elevate Vice President Kamala Harris to the top of the Democratic ticket.
Crucial context: Vice President Harris, who is widely despised, recently hired an anti-Biden gunslinger as her campaign communications director. Additionally, her stepdaughter Ella Emhoff has fomented anti-Semitism, and her husband Doug Emhoff has faced ridicule for inaccurate Hanukkah posts.
Michelle Obama, one of America’s most prominent black women, expressed fear about the 2024 election, suggesting doubts about Biden’s ability to win. The Obamas have consistently disparaged Biden’s political talent.
Rochelle “Silk” Richardson, a black woman and enthusiastic supporter of former President Donald Trump, lost her sister Lynette “Diamond” Hardaway one year ago today. Rest in peace.
What concrete steps can the campaign take to address the systemic issues faced by Black communities, such as racial inequality, police brutality, voter suppression, and economic disparities
Ding to various sources, the Black women who attended the meetings voiced their grievances regarding the lack of representation and inclusivity within Biden’s campaign. They spoke out about the limited opportunities afforded to Black women in leadership positions, as well as the campaign’s failure to address issues that disproportionately affect Black communities.
One specific concern raised by the attendees was the lack of clothing sizes available at campaign events. Many Black women felt excluded and marginalized by the absence of larger sizes, prompting them to argue that the campaign should offer XXXL clothing sizes to accommodate a more diverse range of supporters.
While this may seem like a trivial matter to some, it represents a larger problem within the Democratic Party – the tendency to overlook the needs and concerns of marginalized communities. The voices of Black women, who have long been loyal supporters of the party, cannot continue to be silenced.
The Biden campaign must recognize the importance of representation and inclusivity, particularly within its core constituency. It should prioritize the inclusion of Black women in leadership roles, ensuring that their voices are heard and their concerns are addressed.
Additionally, it is crucial for the campaign to take concrete steps towards addressing the systemic issues faced by Black communities. This means developing and implementing policies that tackle racial inequality, police brutality, voter suppression, and economic disparities.
Black women should not have to threaten to boycott in order for their concerns to be taken seriously. It is disheartening to see a lack of progress in an era where the importance of diversity and inclusion is widely acknowledged. The Biden campaign must remember that it cannot afford to take its core constituency for granted.
In conclusion, the recent meetings between Black women and the Biden campaign serve as a reminder of the work that still needs to be done regarding representation and inclusivity within the Democratic Party. The campaign should heed the concerns raised by Black women and take immediate action to address them. Ignoring the needs and voices of its core constituency is not only detrimental to the success of the Biden campaign but also undermines the party’s commitment to social justice and equality. The time for change is now.
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