How a ‘wall of determined Black women’ rallied for Harris one year ago

July 21, 2025

of "When July 21, 2024, Arrived, Black Women Were Ready" On July 21, 2024, when President Biden announced he was withdrawing from the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, Black women leaders across the Democratic Party rapidly mobilized to secure her nomination. That evening, over 44,000 Black women joined a previously planned Win With Black Women Zoom call that transformed into a historic rally of support, raising $1. 5 million for Harris' campaign in under two hours.

Who is affected

Black women voters and political organizers
Vice President Kamala Harris
The Democratic Party and its delegates
Democratic voters and supporters
Progressive movement organizations
Young women of color in politics
Organizations like Higher Heights for America, Supermajority, and She The People

What action is being taken

Black women leaders are making phone calls to secure delegate support for Harris
The Win With Black Women Zoom call is gathering tens of thousands of participants
Participants are raising funds for Harris' campaign ($1.5 million in under two hours)
Democratic strategists are working to prevent calls for a "mini primary" or open convention
Black women organizers are coordinating across multiple platforms to expand participation
Leaders are strategizing with their networks to build unified support
Black women are organizing follow-up calls and initiatives across different demographic groups

Why it matters

Harris became the first Black and South Asian woman to lead a major party presidential ticket
The moment represented a culmination of decades of work to elevate women of color in politics
The demonstration of Black women's political power showcased their role as the "base and backbone" of the Democratic Party
The rapid coordination prevented potential challenges to Harris' nomination
The mobilization represented a historic display of unity and political organization
The events demonstrated how decades of organizing experience combined with new technology
The call inspired similar mobilizations by other groups, collectively raising $20 million for Harris

What's next

Black women leaders hope to carry the energy, power and enthusiasm captured during this period into the 2026 midterms and beyond
Organizers want Black women to "never cease to hold dearly the power that we have"
Leaders encourage Black women to remember the feeling and impact of July 21 if they ever doubt their political influence

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