Washington, D.C, District of Columbia Aug 19, 2024 (Issuewire.com) - Today, Black Women for Kamala (BWFK), a grassroots online organizing community committed to supporting Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States, released an open letter signed by over 600 women in over 50 states and U.S. territories. The letter is inspired by BWFK Founder’s vision to honor President Biden for his outstanding 50+ years of service to our great country.
“President Biden's leadership has been a beacon of hope for Americans of all ages. His policies have empowered women in the workplace, expanded childcare options for families, and created new opportunities for adults to retrain and advance in their careers. From the historic child tax credit that lifted millions of children out of poverty, to initiatives promoting pay equity and family leave, to investments in education and workforce development, the President's actions have touched lives across generations, for generations to come. Today we salute his service, sacrifice, and commitment to our country by saying, Thank you.” - Waikinya J.S. Clanton
Authored by BWFK Founder & Executive Director Waikinya J.S. Clanton, the open letter outlines the 46th President’s accomplishments including:
- Reducing the wealth gap for Black Americans, contributing to a 60% increase in wealth compared to pre-pandemic levels
- Achieving the lowest Black unemployment rate on record.
- Reducing child poverty to historic lows
- Expanding access to quality, affordable healthcare
- Advancing voting rights and police accountability
- Providing historic funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Nominating the first Black woman to the Supreme Court and appointing more Black women to the federal circuit than all previous presidents combined
- Signing the Emmett Till Antilynching Act and establishing Juneteenth as a national holiday
- Investing over $295 million in infrastructure funding and historic preservation grants to protect places significant to Black history.
- Creating the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, leading to a 12.4% reduction in homicides across the United States.
In addition to the open letter to President Biden, Black Women For Kamala has published a digital magazine with hundreds of notes from women throughout America. Please visit bit.ly/bwfklettertopotus to view the publication and learn more.
"The President has meant so much for so many; now it's time to show the world how much he’s meant. - Waikinya J.S. Clanton
About Black Women for Kamala:
Black Women for Kamala is a grassroots community of nearly 300,000 Black women volunteers dedicated to supporting Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the presidency. Founded in 2024, the group focuses on voter engagement, community outreach, and advancing policies that benefit all Americans.
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