July 22,
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On Sunday, July 21, 2024, at 1:46 P.M., a historic moment unfolded as President Biden decided not to seek reelection after nearly 50 years of a life history of serving the American public. His graceful conveyance of this decision in a letter to the American people, stating, "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. While I had planned to seek reelection, I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to step aside and focus entirely on fulfilling my duties as President for the remainder of my term." This historic announcement marked a significant chapter in American politics.
After this announcement, President Biden promptly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor. And if successful, Harris will be the first female President of America plus the first Black female elected into the office of the United States presidency. American media providers like CNN and Fox News showed tense and aggressive body language while sharing this historic nomination. The subtle signals of primarily White reporter's gestures accompanied their angry displeasure of a Black woman running for the presidency, which is very unprofessional. As of today, Monday, July 22, 2024, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi gave her much-anticipated endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's nominee for President, the most significant endorsement yet in the high-stakes political drama. Gif Source: Wix Media
Per an article written by Phil Lewis on Sunday, July 22, 2024, of What I'm Reading, titled "Thousands of Black women tune into Zoom call in support of Kamala Harris" was met with a resounding show of support. Thousands of Black women, including a who's who of prominent figures, gathered on a Zoom call to unite behind Harris. Their impassioned remarks, personal stories, and fundraising and voter registration strategies underscore the unity and strength behind Harris's bid for the Democratic nomination, instilling a sense of hope for the future. Gif Source: Wix Media https://www.whatimreading.net/p/black-women-zoom-call-kamala-harris?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1277192&post_id=146868036&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=30y1z6&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email
A few dignitaries who participated in the over "40,000 attendees,"
including speakers on the Zoom call, were:
"Reps. Joyce Beatty, Maxine Waters, and Jasmine Crockett. Other notable attendees included a diverse range of individuals, from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to Maryland senate hopeful Angela Alsobrooks, Bernice King of The King Center, Jenifer Lewis, Black Voters Matter co-founder LaTosha Brown, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc President Danette Anthony Reed, National Council of Negro Women President Shavon Arline-Bradley, Star Jones, Sirius XM host Reecie Colbert, Angela Rye, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority President Dr. Stacie NC Grant and more. This diverse representation underscores the inclusivity of the movement."
The relaunched Echo received the 'Win with Black Women' invitation from Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church. The African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church is a respected plus significant player in North American politics in ethics and influencing those in power to do the right thing for many years, even before the emancipation of Black people during slavery. For example, the Virginia Common Wealth University Library shares a report by Michael Barga titled "The African Methodist Episcopal Church (1794-Present.) Barga's research provides evidence of patriotism and democratic ideas during the American republic's early years. It was Rev. Richard Allen (who would later become the 1st Black Bishop of the Western World A.M.E. Church in 1831) who eulogized the death of America's first president, George Washington, who passed away on Dec 14, 1799. President George Washington left a decree that upon the death of his wife, Martha Washington, all enslaved people he held in bondage "received their freedom." Martha Washington, was known for her horrible racist behavior, died approximately three years later on May 22, 1802. https://www.winwithblackwomen.org/
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President George Washington assisted with funding the early A.M.E. Church. More than likely as a result of acknowledging the atrocities of chattel slavery and the right for all men to be free. According to American History, the A.M.E. Church's early leaders, Richard Allen, William Paul Quinn, Daniel A. Payne, and Henry M. Turner, are referred to as the "Four Horsemen" instrumental in establishing the church and destroying chattel slavery in North America with the assistance of their Masonic Comrade Prince Hall. Prince Hall was an American abolitionist and leader in the free Black community in Boston with whom parents are unknown.
As America sets its course for the future, the relaunched Echo, NJ's oldest Black-owned newspaper, hopes that Americans far and near will respect President Biden's wise decision and selfless recommendation of V.P. Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate for the presidency of these United States
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Please click the link to check out Phil Lewis report in "What I'm Reading" here:
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