Caption: Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc., the oldest Black sorority, has taken a historic step by forming a political action committee, creating a powerful platform to raise funds to support federal candidates and amplify its influence on the national stage.
The sorority has recently established a new political action committee. This committee is in addition to an existing coordinated campaign focusing on voter registration, education, and mobilization. The creation of this new political action committee reflects the growing wave of support for Harris among Black Americans. Their early and wholehearted endorsement was crucial in securing Harris’ uncontested nomination following Biden’s withdrawal.
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris is a distinguished Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) sorority member. She is part of the “Divine Nine,” a historic group of Black fraternities and sororities. Collectively, these organizations boast over 2.5 million active members nationwide.
Before Joe Biden selected her as his running mate, Harris had already been actively engaging with these groups as part of her campaign efforts. In fact, she delivered a speech at AKA’s annual convention in Houston in July, further emphasizing the significance of these organizations in her life and her political endeavors.
Following President Biden’s decision to withdraw and endorse Harris, the Win With Black Women political action committee initiated a successful Zoom donation drive, generating over $1.5 million in fundraising within hours. This event inspired other similar efforts, resulting in tens of millions of dollars raised collectively.
According to the most recent NPR/PBS News/Marist poll, Vice President Harris currently holds a 51%-48% lead over former President Trump. This lead can be partly attributed to her strong support among Black women and voters of color overall.
As a result of this support, it is anticipated that several states that were previously considered challenging for Democrats under the Biden-Harris ticket, such as Georgia and North Carolina, are likely to become competitive in the November election.
The Michigan Chronicle contacted the Detroit Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha for comment but has yet to hear back.
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