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Empowering Black Women’s Voices Post-2024 Election
The African American Policy Foundation (AAPF) is hosting an essential panel discussion dedicated to Black women, addressing the impacts and implications of the 2024 elections. This event seeks to elevate the voices of those who represented a significant majority in favor of Vice President Kamala Harris during this pivotal election.
Panel Discussion: “Under the Blacklight”
Entitled “Under the Blacklight: Views from the 92% Black Women Reflect on the 2024 Election and the Road Ahead,” this panel will feature prominent leaders from various Black-led sectors, including Kirsten West Savali, Vice President of Content at iOne Digital.
Scheduled to commence at 7 p.m. ET, the virtual gathering aims to foster a dialogue among Black women advocates, activists, and analysts. They will share their insights on the electoral experience while emphasizing the dangers to democracy posed by the ongoing dismissal of Black women’s contributions and perspectives.
Featured Voices
The discussion will be moderated by Kimberlé Crenshaw, Co-Founder and Executive Director of AAPF. Other notable panelists include:
- Barbara Arnwine, President & Founder of the Transformative Justice Coalition
- Fran Phillips-Calhoun, from the Atlanta Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
- Glynda Carr, President & CEO of Higher Heights
- Karen Attiah, Columnist at The Washington Post
- LaTosha Brown, Co-Founder of the Black Voters Matter Fund
- Melanie Campbell, President & CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation
In a statement, West Savali remarked, “When Black women win, the world is positively transformed. Ninety-two percent is power. I’m honored to engage in this discussion with some of my mentors as we strategize the path forward.”
Crenshaw’s Take on the Election Results
Cristina Crenshaw has been forthright regarding the election outcomes, cautioning that “the looming dominance within our party could unveil severe threats to Black communities, immigrants, women, the LGBTQ+ community, and others.”
AAPF’s Activism and Goals
AAPF has remained a vital force throughout the 2024 political landscape, organizing discussions around the stakes that accompanied Election Day through its Race-Forward Messaging Project. The initiative aims to reshape voter engagement narratives, particularly focusing on communities of color. By amplifying “racial justice voters,” those rallied by the fight for equity, AAPF endeavors to shift the focus away from traditional strategies that prioritize white voters.
Founded in 1996, AAPF describes itself as an innovative think tank that bridges academia, activism, and policy-making to dismantle structural inequality, advancing racial justice and gender equity both in the U.S. and globally.
