"Unity in Color: Are We Rising Together in Mass Protests?"

By Gwen McKinney | Word In Black Credit: Photo courtesy Kadida Kenner (WIB) – At Philadelphia’s Independence Mall on April 5, Kadida Kenner, of the New Pennsylvania Project, noted the absence of Black attendees, despite 30,000 protesters rallying against Trump/Musk policies. This absence represents a critical reflection among Black women, who historically championed change. Activist Salandra Benton emphasizes the prioritization of local issues over national demonstrations. Kenner underscores the essential role of multiracial coalitions in confronting systemic oppression, echoing historical struggles for equality in America.