Feeling betrayed by increased minority support for Trump, Black women say they’re stepping back
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Donald Trump's victory has dismayed many politically engaged Black women, and they're reassessing their enthusiasm for politics and organizing.

Summary

After Donald Trump’s 2024 victory, many politically engaged Black women are reassessing their role as key organizers in U.S. democracy.

Despite 92% supporting Kamala Harris, Black women expressed disillusionment over their contributions being met with indifference.

Historically at the forefront of social change, some are now prioritizing rest and mental health, shifting away from the “backbone” role in movements.

While some fear this withdrawal could leave gaps in advocacy, others argue it’s time for other groups to step up, as Black women grapple with the nation’s lack of solidarity with their concerns.

  • PugJesus@lemmy.worldEnglish
    122·
    14 hours ago

    So I would add DNC messaging and campaign strategy to your list of four things above.

    No, the DNC fucked up bad, but their failure still proves point number 1 - if the DNC being fuckups is enough for a voter to vote for or allow fascism, they don’t give a fuck about minorities.

    • treefrog@lemm.ee
      2·
      10 hours ago

      Nah you’re right.

      The US was okay with seeing a black woman as vice president, but they were never going to let a black woman take over the master’s house.

      Ate some mushroom and remembered some things I had been forgetting.

    • treefrog@lemm.ee
      54·
      14 hours ago

      You are acting like no minorities voted for Trump or stayed home.

      And even in this post you admit that the DNC ran a bad campaign. So how is messaging not a major factor in how people voted? Or why they decided this election wasn’t important to participate in?

      And there’s also a thing people do when they are in an abusive relationship with somebody, and I believe the country is in an abusive relationship with Trump, where they minimize.

      I’ve seen a lot of that post-election, oh he didn’t do that much damage his first four years we will be fine. Oh, you know he talks a lot but he doesn’t do half of the things he says. Etc. etc.

      I guess what I am saying is that we don’t need to chalk up to malice what can be attributed to ignorance. Especially considering the propaganda bubble most Americans live in.