Summary
After Donald Trump’s 2024 victory, many politically engaged Black women are reassessing their role as key organizers in U.S. democracy.
Despite 92% supporting Kamala Harris, Black women expressed disillusionment over their contributions being met with indifference.
Historically at the forefront of social change, some are now prioritizing rest and mental health, shifting away from the “backbone” role in movements.
While some fear this withdrawal could leave gaps in advocacy, others argue it’s time for other groups to step up, as Black women grapple with the nation’s lack of solidarity with their concerns.
“It’s like the people have spoken and this is what America looks like,” said Smith, the Los Angeles-based founder of the advocacy social media agency, Get Social. “And there’s not too much more fighting that you’re going to be able to do without losing your own sanity.”
definitely a real feeling
it is what America has been looking like for far too long
I’ve seen it described as when you spend time and energy helping a friend get away from an abusive ex, only to see them get back together
“Giving up” when you lost the last election by a measly 1.5% seems like exactly the wrong thing to do…
It’s not too different from the oxygen masks on an airliner: secure your own mask first before you help others. You always have to make sure you’re healthy and well first, and then you can focus on taking care of business.
Given the blow to morale this had, I have nothing against people that need to take a break for their own wellbeing. I don’t think most are permanently out of the game though.
That’s probably a seriously bad sign for the continued visibility of the Democratic Party…
They are always called to help but never get help in return. They are used as political pawns, tossed aside after the oligarchy extracts what they need from black women
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What does her hat say?
The colors are of the oldest black sorority AKA. Maybe the letters are from a slogan or her local chapter.
