Black women’s groups exercising new political power going into 2020 presidential campaign
WASHINGTON – After historic midterms, when they helped Democrats recapture the House of Representatives, women of color are moving fast to leverage their newfound political clout for the 2020 presidential election.
They're hosting a presidential forum – in a bold move to get national candidates to recognize their influence – while ramping up get-out-the-vote efforts and preparing more women to run for Congress.
“There’s never been a moment for women of color in politics like there is now,'' said Aimee Allison, president and founder of She the People, a national network. "It’s kind of like there’s a big awakening.”