They Don’t Hear Protests: They Hear Poll Numbers

Voting catalyzes transformation. The atmosphere is altered the following morning, akin to the earth exhaling after a long-held breath since Reconstruction. I’ve witnessed this phenomenon unfold. On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, history ceased to remain an abstraction. Mississippi reasserted its commitment to justice, while Georgia emerged, vibrant and unyielding. The spirits of 1867 gazed down as Virginia embraced a new identity through the faces of driven young candidates refusing to be sidelined.This is the essence of the Black vote—more than mere numbers or statistics, it is a vital, age-old rhythm echoing from fields once silencing our voices. Our ancestors’ spirit resonates through our ballots—a testament to the sacrifices made for our right to determine our futures.In Mississippi, Theresa Gillespie Isom shattered barriers as DeSoto County's first Black female State Senator. In Georgia, Alicia Johnson became the first Black woman elected statewide, winning a Public Service Commission seat, while Connie Alsobrook and Lily Ann Brown made history as Black mayors.These victories weren’t random; they were cultivated seeds of faith and resilience. Kamala Harris's campaign in 2024 mobilized many, demonstrating that leadership reflects us all, sparking a renewed sense of purpose. The Democratic Party appears to have internalized this lesson, reinstating the...