'I witnessed a political leader take responsibility for actions that could harm Black people, without public shaming or force. And that’s what we should push every single one of them to do.' –CharleneCac
Less than 24 hours later, I joined members of the BWF steering committee on a call with Warren and several of her senior staffers. While I did not know what to expect, I was clear that what she and her campaign staff did next would determine whether I could support her candidacy moving forward. While the campaign had shown itself to be responsive to BWF in the past, experience and history have taught me that nothing is ever guaranteed in politics.
I’m used to elected officials, even those who espouse progressive or even radical politics, failing at having difficult conversations about issues disproportionately impacting Black communities. I’ve come to expect elected officials to close their doors to concerns brought forth by Black people, especially Black women — only willing to open them after we bang loudly.
I’ve witnessed and experienced Warren and her campaign staff listen, learn, and take responsibility when they fall short of the progressive values and vision she holds. This, more than any of her specific plans for big structural change, tells me how she will govern and the terrain that organizers like us will have to contend with for at least four years. For me, this isn’t about access, it is about responsiveness.
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