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Monday, August 5, 2024   

Black women are ramping up their political organizing efforts in Virginia and other swing states across the country.

It's a key demographic for Democrats, who have been galvanized by the presidential nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Shakya Cherry-Donaldson - executive director of the group 1k Women Strong - said in a webinar that voter turnout has dropped among Black women, particularly in 2022.

But this year could be a game changer.

"When budgets are decided, when bills are passed, when bills are struck down, where we decide where our foreign dollars are gonna go," said Cherry-Donaldson, "Black women have to be a part of every part of this process, and our well-being has to be considered."

Cherry-Donaldson was part of a recent video call with 44,000 participants rallying for Harris.

The group also raised $1.6 million in a few hours.

1k Women Strong is targeting more than a half dozen states - including Virginia - for its get out the vote efforts.

Nationally, Harris has a narrow lead over former President Donald Trump, according to a Reuters-Ipsos poll.

More than 90% of Black women voters cast ballots for Joe Biden in 2020, and African Americans are the largest racial minority in Virginia.

That means it will be critical for Harris to boost Black turnout if she wants the state to remain blue.

Trump recently questioned how long Harris has identified as Black, in comments that have drawn widespread criticism - and some puzzlement.

Cherry-Donaldson said pay equity and healthcare access will be critical issues this election cycle.

"We're at the bottom of every social wellness indicator in this country, period," said Cherry-Donaldson. "And I know until that is rectified, we are not talking about our fullest selves. So, Black women, for me, are central in imagining what this country can be."

1k Women Strong is running programs for voter registration, digital organizing and leadership development this fall.

Republicans are also working to gain support, particularly from younger voters of color, through messages about illegal immigration and the economy.

CORRECTION: The group is called 1k Women Strong. An earlier version of this article incorrectly said "One Thousand Women Strong." (12:34 p.m. EST., Aug. 5, 2024)


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