Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a minority in a predominantly white and male institution? How does it feel to be both a symbol of diversity and a target of discrimination? Ker Anne Knight, a former black soldier in the British Army, has lived this paradox.
The political landscape is often a theater of surprises, and few figures have experienced this turbulence more than Kamala Harris. When Joe Biden bowed out of the 2020 presidential race, endorsing Harris, the online world buzzed with a curious ad comparing her to Donald Trump. It painted her as the cool, collected leader in contrast to Trump's temper tantrums. But the ad, released in late 2019, was not new, nor was it a conventional ad—it was never meant to be seen by the masses. Harris's campaign, despite its early promise, was starved of funds, and the ad was a whisper lost in the digitalvoid.
If there's one question that's currently captivating the American political landscape, it's whether the Democratic Party will take a historic leap by nominating Vice President Kamala Harris as its presidential candidate. In a nation grappling with its values, Harris challenges us to reflect: do we truly believe in freedom, opportunity, and the promise of America? The party's decision to bet on Harris is a bold move, banking on her ability to surmount racism, sexism, and her own political missteps to defeat Republican Donald Trump.