Harris Represents the New Democratic Party and the Future

Days after it became clear that Vice President Kamala Harris would be the Democratic nominee for president, Inauguration Day image began circulating on social media: If elected, Harris would be sworn in as the nation’s first Black woman president on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Council, administering the oath of office. Court.

This perfect reflection of racial progress embellished some details (Chief Justice John Roberts would likely have sworn in Harris) and missed some opportunities. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries could become the first speaker of the Black House, and two black women could serve in the US Senate at the same time, which never happened. This is a vision for America that millions of voters have thought about for decades, working both for and against its implementation. This election is a referendum on this fight, on issues of diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging. And to its credit, the Democratic Party has decided to stake its future on these ideals and aspirations.