Kamala Harris could make history. But is the USA ready for it? A conversation with US political scientist Nadia Brown about Harris’ credibility, sexism in the election campaign and the difference to Hillary Clinton.
Kamala Harris is poised to become the Democratic presidential nominee. What does it mean to be a black woman running for the highest office in the United States?
It is a historic moment. The United States has a deep and painful history of racism and sexism. The fact that a black woman is now running for president is unprecedented. With Harris at the helm, we are suddenly experiencing a buzz that is changing the election campaign.
Source: Stern
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