OpinionQuestions about Kamala Harris’ identity underscore the reality of race — and racism — in America
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Harris’ Identity Raises Questions About Blackness in AmericaThe Democratic nominee is a Black woman and Indian American; questions about her heritage are especially voiced within the African American community.
Key FactsAug 30, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: inquirer.com
- At the convention, African American delegates ranged from exuberance to supporting Harris because she was not Donald Trump.
- An African American Uber driver in Chicago questioned Harris’ identity; the author identified her father, Donald Harris, as a Black Jamaican.
- PolitiFact rated Trump’s repeated HBCU claims mostly false because Barack Obama also allocated money from the same federal funding stream.
- The author argues that Black identity has multiple forms and Harris will be treated as a Black presidential candidate.
We know folks are going to do everything they can to distort her truth," Obama said. "My husband and I, sadly, know a little something about this.— Michelle Obama said this, reflecting on how people will distort Kamala Harris's truth; context: part of the article about identity, race, and racism in America.
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