The prospect of electing Kamala Harris—a woman of both Black and Asian descent—particularly galvanized Black women who have only had the protected right to vote since 1965.
Public historian Michelle Duster reflected on her personal connection to voting, stating, 'Even though I was born a century after [Wells-Barnett], I’m still the first generation to have the right to vote without significant barriers.'
89-year-old Loretta Green, wearing a shirt saying 'This is Why I Vote,' highlighted the historical struggles by showcasing her poll tax exemption certificate from 1960.
110-year-old Viola Fletcher, among the oldest survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Massacre, emphasized the significance of voting for reparations, having voted at just seven years old during that tragedy.
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