40,000 Black Women On Zoom Raised $1.6M In 3 Hours For Kamala Harris

On Sunday, hours after Joe Biden withdrew from the presidental race, thousands of Black women met on Zoom, raising over $1.6 million for Kamala Harris in three hours.

Black Women for Kamala Harris

Every Sunday at 8:30 p.m. ET for the past four years, Black women have been virtually gathering, strategizing, encouraging, and supporting one another through the collective “Win With Black Women“.

This organization, born out of frustration over the treatment of Black women being considered as running mates for then-candidate Joe Biden in 2020, has grown exponentially. 

On Sunday evening, over 44,000 joined the Zoom call that was a mix of mass meeting, prayer circle, and pep rally—all aimed at working to elect Harris as the first woman president in just 105 days. 

By the end of the four-hour convening, the group exceeded their fundraising goal, raising over $1.6 million in just three hours, according to the 19th News.

The Birth of “Win With Black Women”

The journey began four years ago when Jotaka Eaddy, frustrated by the racist and misogynist treatment of Black women like Harris and Stacey Abrams, called her peers to action. 

This initiative quickly gained momentum. 

An initial email chain of about 50 Black women in politics, entertainment, Silicon Valley, and activism grew to a powerful network mobilizing around significant issues and figures like Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and WNBA player Brittney Griner.

The collective efforts included writing an open letter, gathering signatures, and mobilizing support. 

This grassroots activism was crucial in advocating against racism and sexism and supporting Black women in leadership roles.

The group has grown to include activists, elected officials, and celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Meghan Markle.  The calls serve as a platform for inspiration and strategy, reinforcing the collective power and resilience of Black women.

This movement has also energized Black men, who organized their own call, “Win With Black Men,” with over 53,000 participants and raised $1.3 million. 

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