What Now? with Trevor Noah
The Kamala Question with Tressie McMillan Cottom
Jul 25, 2024
Sociologist Tressie McMillan Cottom, a MacArthur Fellow and NYT columnist, joins the conversation to dissect the ramifications of Biden's exit from the presidential race and Kamala Harris's rise. They humorously compare political shifts to universal temptations, while exploring the complexities of political narratives and endorsements. Tressie highlights the powerful collective voice of 44,000 Black women advocating for leadership, shedding light on the systemic challenges they face. Together, they examine the transformative potential of having a Black woman in a key government position.
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- Kamala Harris being nominated marks a historic moment in U.S. politics.
- Choosing a Latino VP could revolutionize American political landscape and challenge stereotypes.
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Kamala's Historic Moment
Kamala Harris steps up in history as Joe Biden steps down from the presidential race, marking a first for the United States. Writer Tressie McMillan-Cottom reframes the election discourse in her New York Times article 'Carmela or Bust.' Biden's decision, communicated through a tweet on a Sunday, unveils a delayed truth but resonates with a threatened democracy, eliciting a mix of reactions.
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