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       As the general election approaches, anticipation is building around the possibility of our first female president. Following the historic election of Barack Obama as the first Black president, the potential of a Black female president has a whole different appeal, and this isn’t about diversity for diversity’s sake—she is more than qualified for the role.

This election is not just about selecting a candidate—it is a vote for the future of democracy, civil rights, and equality. At stake is the rejection of Project 2025, an agenda that threatens to dismantle decades of progress in protecting human rights and civil liberties. We must understand the urgency of what lies ahead: the preservation of our democratic values, or their erosion under the weight of extremism.

How do we get beyond the chaos

   This purposeful defamation and dehumanization of people legally seeking a better life, like so many immigrants before them, has no place in a country that built its success on the backs of enslaved people and immigrants.

Now, the narrative has shifted to a case of mistaken identity, with Broomfield asserting that the call to Witherspoon was intended for someone else.

Sometimes voters just get it wrong. Whether it’s because they don’t show up to the ballot box or they decide to simply vote down party lines, they get it wrong and getting it wrong can be catastrophic.

        Sending the police to a Black person’s home is never a good idea even with the best intentions. We have read stories of family calling police for help with a family member, only for the help to turn into a home-going service.

       As the political landscape shifts in anticipation of the 2024 presidential election, one figure remains at the forefront of public discourse: Donald Trump. His recent hesitance to engage in debates, with Vice President Kamala Harris, raises eyebrows and provokes discussion about his overall commitment to democratic values. This avoidance—especially against a fierce and articulate political rival and a Black woman—sends a message that transcends mere personal preference; it reflects a wider strategy rooted in fear of accountability, the desire to dictate the narrative and a public humiliation by the intelligence of a Black woman.

Representing the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), the Black Press of America, it was an honor to attend my first Democratic National Committee (DNC) Convention, an experience that will be forever etched in my memory. This account does not include all the other extracurricular activities, State breakfasts, caucuses and the various uplifting activities that occurred during the convention period. The atmosphere was electric with energy, hope, and an unwavering commitment to the core values that should bind us as a nation. As I mingled in the sea of people more diverse than any national garden I’ve ever seen, I felt a palpable sense of excitement, amplified by the presence of leaders whose vision will concievably shape the course of our nation.

       In the face of systemic challenges, the notion that “It’s always the darkest before the dawn” signifies hope and renewal during tough times. The metaphorical dawn represents the potential for significant change and a brighter future. Looking forward, we should honor the struggles of the past, the progress made, and the work that still lies ahead. Figures like Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, and historical icons serve as inspirations in the ongoing fight for equality and justice, guiding us towards a more inclusive society.