Congresswoman Maxine Waters during her speech at The Garden Theater Last Night
Loud cheers filled the room, accompanied by waving ‘Harris for President’ signs and electrifying beats from one of Detroit’s hottest female DJs. At the heart of the Motor City, a powerful movement has ignited as local Black women rally with renewed passion to propel Vice President Kamala Harris to victory in the 2024 election. Through grassroots organizing, dynamic community events, and strategic social media campaigns, these women are tirelessly mobilizing voters, amplifying Harris’s message, and ensuring that the voices of Black women across the nation resonate powerfully on Election Day.
Last night, influential women leaders gathered in Detroit to mobilize support for Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in the upcoming November elections. The event brought together notable figures, including Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton, State Representative Stephanie Young, and Detroit Council President Mary Sheffield.
The high-profile reception focused on rallying Black women to support the candidates in the upcoming elections. Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ played as Waters walked out to give her electric address; she referenced ‘They Not Like Us’ when addressing the ‘unwavering support of the Black woman.’ Waters’ visit to Detroit has energized local activists and community leaders, many of whom see her as a mentor and an inspiration. Her presence has lent credibility and urgency to the movement, inspiring Black women of all ages to get involved.
Waters, whose influence in the political arena is respected and revered, has been a vocal supporter of Kamala Harris since her historic election as Vice President. In her recent visit to Detroit, Waters emphasized the importance of Harris’s candidacy for the presidency and the broader struggle for racial and gender equity.
“We are going to help this country move to where it should be and where it could be, but we have a team now,” Waters said.
“Black women, you’re here strong. I hear you. They hear you. The world hears you. And the world is not only going to hear us, they’re going to see us. We will be seen and appreciated for who we are and what we are, and I’m feeling good about it. Let’s go get it.”
Local women supporters in the audience
Vice President Harris and Governor Walz are dedicated to building a brighter future that upholds the principles of democracy, safeguards our liberties, and ensures that every individual manages to make ends meet and has the opportunity to thrive. Throughout the last three and a half years, Vice President Harris has played a pivotal role in achieving a historic low in the unemployment rate among Black Americans.
Additionally, she has contributed to a 60% increase in Black wealth since before the onset of the pandemic and has directed efforts toward enhancing the health outcomes of Black mothers. Despite these accomplishments, she recognizes the need to further reduce the financial burdens faced by Black families.
Illinois Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton highlighted that in Michigan, Black women face a three times higher risk of dying from pregnancy-related issues compared to white women.
“Ladies, I am here today because I know that Vice President Harris is just not committed to fighting for us, but she wants to make real progress when it comes to black maternal health care,” Stratton said.
Detroit, a city with a strong legacy of active political engagement and a vibrant African American culture, has seen a notable resurgence in grassroots activism led by Black women. These impactful grassroots efforts aim to mobilize voters, foster widespread awareness of Vice President Kamala Harris’s policy agenda, and highlight her groundbreaking role as the first Black and South Asian woman to serve as Vice President of the United States.
“We know that we believe in democracy and that we have fought and we have suffered believing in democracy, but we believe in it, and now you’re going to understand how we’ll be on the road to absolutely achieving everything that democracy promises. I am so lit up. I am so fired up,” Waters said.
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