Former President Donald Trump questioned Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity at a convention, igniting a debate on her Blackness and authenticity in politics.
Critics, including American Descendants of Slavery members, question Harris' Black identity based on her Jamaican ancestry, sparking discussions on the political dimensions of Blackness.
Sociolinguist H. Samy Alim noted Trump's potential campaign strategy to de-authenticate Harris as Black, indicating a broader attempt to challenge her political legitimacy.
Scholars like Jennifer Sims highlight that debates on Harris' Blackness stem from differing views on whose ancestors were involved in the fight for racial justice in the US.
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