Black Lives Matter Group Declines to Endorse Kamala Harris, Questions

Vice President Kamala Harris is making history as the first Black and Indian woman to become the presidential nominee for either major party.  While the majority of Black voters tend to vote Democratic, not all are lining up to endorse Harris. In a recent statement, the advocacy group Black Lives Matter has called into question Harris’ candidacy and the process by which she’s been nominated. Thanks to our sponsors: The statement called on the Democratic National Committee to host a “virtual snap primary across the country prior to the DNC convention” to ensure the process is people-powered rather than a decision decided by party delegates. The organization still hasn’t endorsed any presidential candidate and has some qualms when it comes to supporting Harris. Namely, her record as a San Francisco’s district attorney and later as the California’s attorney general. “Kamala is always there to show face but she’s never really gone against the grain,” said Chivona Newsome, co-founder of Black Lives Matter, Greater New York. “When you look at the state of Black people in America, it’s scary to have a candidate who’s going to go along with the tide,” The “top cop” narrative has been following Harris since her...