Kamala Harris Made History, But U.S. Still Has A Long Way To Go For Women Of Color

Millions of Americans are glowing after the election because of what a Harris victory means for them and for people like them.

Kamala Harris Made History, But U.S. Still Has A Long Way To Go For Women Of Color
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris speaks, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. AP Photo
Kamala Harris Made History, But U.S. Still Has A Long Way To Go For Women Of Color
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris speaks, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. AP Photo

Kamala Harris Made History, But U.S. Still Has A Long Way To Go For Women Of Color

Millions of Americans are glowing after the election because of what a Harris victory means for them and for people like them.

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Sen. Kamala Harris has stood against racism and sexism, and made it to the other side of the barrier. Now, she’s making history as Vice President-elect — the first woman and woman of color to hold that position.

Reset talks to Atlantic contributing writer Jemele Hill for more on Harris’ historic win — and why commentators should avoid calling it evidence of a new reality for women of color.

GUEST: Jemele Hill, contributing writer for the Atlantic