Kamala Harris’ historic candidacy energizes Texas’ Black and Indian A…

   


Mika Rao in her home on Monday, July 22, 2024, in Katy. Rao’s parents were proud Americans and she remembers being in tune to elections as early as elementary school, with a core memory of Geraldine Ferraro’s nomination as the first female vice-president in 1984. Rao is the managing director of a consulting firm that focuses on social impact for clients with a platform.Mika Rao in her home on Monday, July 22, 2024, in Katy. Rao’s parents were proud Americans and she remembers being in tune to elections as early as elementary school,  with a core memory of Geraldine Ferraro’s nomination as the first female vice-president in 1984. Rao is the managing director of a consulting firm that focuses on social impact for clients with a platform.
Beverly Hatcher in her garden home on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Beaumont, TX. Hatcher loved Joe Biden and takes great pride in being an older American. She was shocked when he dropped out of the race but after joining a zoom call with tens of thousands of Black women, is looking forward to voting for Harris as a delegate in Chicago and for president in November’s election.Beverly Hatcher in her garden home on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Beaumont, TX. Hatcher loved Joe Biden and takes great pride in being an older American. She was shocked when he dropped out of the race but after joining a zoom call with tens of thousands of Black women, is looking forward to voting for Harris as a delegate in Chicago and for president in November’s election.
Swati Narayan in her Bellaire home on Monday, July 22, 2024. Narayan “loves the promise of America” and is motivated more by policy than politics. She has two children and helps care for her mother who has dementia.Swati Narayan in her Bellaire home on Monday, July 22, 2024. Narayan “loves the promise of America” and is motivated more by policy than politics. She has two children and helps care for her mother who has dementia.
Vernita Metoyer on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Houston. When asked about Joe Biden stepping down, Metoyer said, “what a selfless person to put democracy first” and is ready for what Kamala Harris is going to do for America if elected president.Vernita Metoyer on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Houston. When asked about Joe Biden stepping down, Metoyer said, “what a selfless person to put democracy first” and is ready for what Kamala Harris is going to do for America if elected president.