‘It’s like opening a door’

Ahead of Election Day on Nov. 5, Temara Payton, Carolyn Payton and Doris Endsley — Hoosier Black women spanning three generations — are gearing up to vote for Kamala Harris.   From left: Temara Payton, Doris Endsley and Carolyn Payton all don their Harris shirts in preparation to cast their votes for the first Black female presidential candidate. (Photo provided/Temara Payton) This mother-daughter-grandmother trio is excitedly anticipating the moment they’ll make history together, blending their voices and hopes into a powerful vote of confidence for the future.& Being able to vote has always been a powerful took in their family, according to the women.& “My parents were really big about us being able to vote,” Temara said. “My parents had hyped it up for me to vote once I turned 18. I was excited to cast my vote.”& Temara’s mother, Carolyn, had a similar experience. Her mom, Endsley, was adamant that her children go and vote once they turned 18. Carolyn recounts that, at first, she would vote how her mom did, but as she got older, she learned the messages and meaning behind the power voting holds.& “I started reading more into the politics of everything to make sure that...