Black women have been saving this republic since its founding. That was especially so during the Trump era when their turnout helped elect Democrats in unlikely places such as Alabama and Georgia.
Interpretation
Black women have played a crucial role in supporting democracy and political change in the United States.
This quote emphasizes the significant contributions of Black women in the political landscape of the United States, particularly noting their impact during critical electoral moments. It highlights their essential role in shaping electoral outcomes and underscores the historical and ongoing influence they have in safeguarding democracy, especially during challenging times like the Trump era.
In practice
During a speech about voter turnout, one could cite this quote to highlight the importance of Black women's contributions to democracy.
Isn't it sad that really the only times I feel seen as an American are when I'm abroad? I'm not saying racism doesn't exist outside of the United States. What I am saying is that the rest of the world can see that I'm American. Why is it so hard for so many White Americans?
The harsh truth is that 'respectability' is the exorbitant tax we African Americans are forced to pay daily as we try to live out our versions of the American Dream.
Caught in a racial uproar, people make all sorts of promises to make amends. Whatever they do tends to be heavy on symbolism and light on lasting change.
When you're Black in the United States, you grudgingly grow accustomed to having people deny that your existence is integral to everything that makes this country what it is.
There are still too many instances of police neither protecting nor serving LGBTQ and other marginalized communities. But the response shouldn't be to ban LGBTQ police from a parade.
Scapegoating is as American as apple pie. And because there's almost always a racial or ethnic dynamic to it in our country, scapegoating is the evil cousin of white supremacy.
My point was that the war was intrinsically wrong, and as a result of our participation we haven't improved Australia's security but created a greater danger at home and abroad.
Administration has managed the extraordinary feat of having, at one and the same time, the worst relations with our allies, the worst relations with our adversaries, and the most serious upheavals in the developing world since the end of the Second World War.
As with the Christian religion, the worst advertisement for Socialism is its adherents.
Let each citizen remember at the moment he is offering his vote...that he is executing one of the most solemn trusts in human society for which he is accountable to God and his country.
I personally hope and wish that Britain will stay part and parcel of the European Union.
Political nature abhors a vacuum, which is what often exists for a year or two in a party after it loses a presidential election.
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