COMMENTARY: Black Men, It’s Time to Show Our Support for Black Women

As Black men, we often proclaim our support for Black women, but it’s time to put our words into action. Vice President Kamala Harris is the embodiment of Black excellence, and her candidacy for President is a moment we cannot afford to miss. As her successes in office demonstrate, she has consistently fought for our community, and it’s time we returned the favor. If it’s one thing we know, it’s that Black women are ready to answer the call of duty in only a moment’s notice. We saw it from Harris when she immediately sprang into action on July 21, following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he would no longer seek re-election and when he gave her his endorsement. We saw it hours later as 44,000 people temporarily broke Zoom by hopping onto a virtual call to support Harris’ “Win With Black Women” impromptu campaign. The call lasted into the early morning hours of Monday and the campaign raised more than $1.5 million over the course of about four hours. But under her leadership, the Biden-Harris administration has made significant strides in addressing systemic racism, advancing criminal justice reform, and promoting economic empowerment. Her dedication to our community is unwavering,...