Interview with Resident Historian Sharon Sanders Brooks on VP Kamala Harris Presidency Run

Category: History, Politics


Sharon Sanders Brooks is a former American Democrat politician from Kansas City, Missouri, who served in the Missouri House of Representatives. Born in Lynchburg, Virginia, she attended Francis L. Cardozo High School, Bennett College, and American University.
In this interview, we delve into the subject of politics, focusing specifically on Vice President Kamala Harris, who is now running for president. As a woman of color, her candidacy brings a unique perspective to the political landscape.
Our discussion explores how women of color view Vice President Harris’s presidential run. We examine the perspectives of young women of color, from grade school through adulthood, and the excitement her candidacy has generated within the Democratic Party. Additionally, we discuss the significant role that Black women have played in politics and how Harris’s run has breathed new life into the party.

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