Solidarity in Action: Black Americans Raise Millions for Harris, Send Strong Message Against Trump

This powerful show of support came just a day after 40,000 Black women joined in a similar Zoom call, generating about $2 million for Harris and sending a resounding message of solidarity and resolve. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In an unprecedented display of unity and determination, over 50,000 Black men gathered on a Zoom call hosted by Roland Martin’s Black Star Network, raising over $1.3 million for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. This powerful show of support came just a day after 40,000 Black women joined in a similar Zoom call, generating about $2 million for Harris and sending a resounding message of solidarity and resolve. The men’s call, led by Martin and co-hosted by Bakari Sellers and others, was a powerful statement against former President Donald Trump, who has been twice impeached and convicted of 34 felonies. Martin, visibly moved, tweeted, “I have no words. And not just because I’m tired. My @BlkStarNetwork just told me that 53,862 people registered for our #WinWithBlackMen video call. We raised $1.3 million and counting from 17,000 donors.” Bakari Sellers shared a poignant story that underscored Harris’s compassion and unwavering support. He recounted a harrowing time...